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EMU type train set of 9 cars which is extendable | EMU type train set of 9 cars which is extendable to 12-15 cars in the future | ||
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===2. Thalassery – Mysore New Broad-Gauge Line=== | ===2. Thalassery – Mysore New Broad-Gauge Line=== | ||
The proposed project is a [[broad gauge]] railway line interconnection between [[Thalassery]] of central [[Malabar Coast|Malabar]] region of [[Kerala]] and [[Mysore]], the [[Culture of Mysore|cultural capital]] of [[Karnataka]]. The [[Konkan Railway Corporation]] has conducted [[feasibility studies]] and estimated a budget of {{INRConvert|5000|c}} for the 180.46 Km out of the total 240 Km [[Broad-gauge railway|BG line]].<ref>https://keralarail.com/projects/thalassery-mysore-new-broad-gauge-line-240kms/</ref> | The proposed project is a [[broad gauge]] railway line interconnection between [[Thalassery]] of central [[Malabar Coast|Malabar]] region of [[Kerala]] and [[Mysore]], the [[Culture of Mysore|cultural capital]] of [[Karnataka]]. The [[Konkan Railway Corporation]] has conducted [[feasibility studies]] and estimated a budget of {{INRConvert|5000|c}} for the 180.46 Km out of the total 240 Km [[Broad-gauge railway|BG line]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keralarail.com/projects/thalassery-mysore-new-broad-gauge-line-240kms/|title=Thalassery – Mysore New Broad-Gauge Line (240Kms)}}</ref> | ||
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===3. Nilambur – Nanjangud Railway Line=== | ===3. Nilambur – Nanjangud Railway Line=== | ||
{{Main|Nilambur–Nanjangud line}} | {{Main|Nilambur–Nanjangud line}} | ||
The Nilambur–Nanjangud railway line also called '''The Golden I T Corridor''' or '''Wayanad Railway'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022552980900.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228185508/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022552980900.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-02-28|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-02-25|title=News Archives | The Nilambur–Nanjangud railway line also called '''The Golden I T Corridor''' or '''Wayanad Railway'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022552980900.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228185508/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022552980900.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-02-28|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-02-25|title=News Archives}}</ref> is a proposed project to establish faster interconnectivity between the two states of [[Kerala]] and [[Karnataka]] through the construction of a direct short distance [[broad gauge]] line between [[Nilambur]] in the [[Malappuram]] district of [[Kerala]] and [[Nanjangud]] in [[Chamaraja Nagar]] district of [[Karnataka]]. The first proposal for such a line dates back to 1881.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://discuss.itacumens.com/index.php/topic,13988.45..html?PHPSESSID=ekbt0vu7skcguc0nu0sauebq26|title=Indian Railway News|website=discuss.itacumens.com}}</ref> By the successful establishment of this [[broad gauge]] line, the existing distance between [[Ernakulam]] - [[Mysore]] rail route will be reduced to 361 Km from 776 Km & [[Ernakulam]] - [[Banglore]] will be reduced to 500 Km from 637 Km. Estimated budget for this project is {{INRConvert|4000|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keralarail.com/projects/nanjangud-nilambur-railway-line-176km/|title=Nanjangud – Nilambur Railway Line (176km)}}</ref> | ||
===4. Redevelopment of the marshalling yard at Ponnuruni to construct an international standard coaching terminal complex=== | ===4. Redevelopment of the marshalling yard at Ponnuruni to construct an international standard coaching terminal complex=== | ||
Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) has submitted a feasibility report to [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] for the redevelopment of the marshalling yard at [[Ponnuruni]] to construct an international standard coaching terminal complex. <ref>{{ | Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) has submitted a feasibility report to [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] for the redevelopment of the marshalling yard at [[Ponnuruni]] to construct an international standard coaching terminal complex. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/krdcl-submits-report-on-coaching-terminal-complex-at-ponnurunni/article33708043.ece|title=KRDCL submits report on coaching terminal complex at Ponnurunni|website=@businessline}}</ref>The underutilized land here in Ponnurunni, at the heart of the city, will have the capacity to host trains, apart from having space for repair and maintenance of trains. The new terminal would become a new halt station for trains through Kottayam and will also be a terminal point for new trains that are allotted to the state. The Southern Railway has entrusted the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd for preparing a feasibility report on the terminal in October 2020. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/oct/17/railway-terminal-at-ponnurunni-nod-for-feasibility-study-2211299.html|title=Railway terminal at Ponnurunni: Nod for feasibility study|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
The proposed terminal will also ease the long-standing traffic congestion in [[Kochi]] and accelerate the development of the railways in the state. The feasibility study says the project is technically feasible and financially viable and recommended for implementation to have higher mobility, meet the traffic growth and economic development of the State. The project can be completed over three years. The feasibility report suggests a station complex with 4 platforms, 1 pit line, 2 parcel lines, 2 stabling lines, wagon examination line in addition to retaining the existing coaching depot. The expected total investment through the project is Rs 1654 crore including the development of the railway infrastructure for Rs 325 crore. The plan is in such a way that the number of passenger platforms can be increased depending on the increasing traffic demand in the future. <ref>{{ | The proposed terminal will also ease the long-standing traffic congestion in [[Kochi]] and accelerate the development of the railways in the state. The feasibility study says the project is technically feasible and financially viable and recommended for implementation to have higher mobility, meet the traffic growth and economic development of the State. The project can be completed over three years. The feasibility report suggests a station complex with 4 platforms, 1 pit line, 2 parcel lines, 2 stabling lines, wagon examination line in addition to retaining the existing coaching depot. The expected total investment through the project is Rs 1654 crore including the development of the railway infrastructure for Rs 325 crore. The plan is in such a way that the number of passenger platforms can be increased depending on the increasing traffic demand in the future. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/jan/30/coaching-terminal-plan-to-take-off-soon-2256812.html|title=Coaching terminal plan to take off soon|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
===5. Sabari railway line=== | |||
{{Main|Sabarimala Railway}} | |||
[[Sabarimala Railway]] is a proposed 111 kilometres (69 mi) railway line from [[Angamaly railway station|Angamaly]] to [[Erumely|Erumeli]], (and possible extension till [[Punalur railway station|punalur]]) near Sabarimala that had been sanctioned in the year 1998 by [[Indian Railways]]. According to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the [[Kerala|Kerala State]] and the [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]] on 27 January 2016, commercially viable railway projects will be identified and handed over to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be fast-tracked on a 51:49 per cent equity basis. SPV has discussed about the extension to [[Punalur railway station|Punalur]]. Kerala Rail Development corporation shows interest for constructing this new [[Sabarimala Railway|sabarimala railway line]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Rail Development Corpn evinces interest in Angamaly-Sabarimala rail project|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.in/projects-tenders/17497-kerala-rail-development-corpn-evinces-interest-in-angamaly-sabarimala-rail-project|access-date=2021-05-28|website=Construction Week Online India|language=en}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||