Trivandrum: Train No. 20633 Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram Central Vande Bharat Express that departed from Kasargod on December 4, 2024, faced inordinate delays as it came to an abrupt stop after leaving Shornur junction stop due to a technical issue.
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Land acquisition delays hampering projects in Kerala: Railway Minister
New Delhi: Union Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged collaborative efforts to expedite land acquisition for key infrastructural projects in Kerala. In a letter to Kerala Chief Minister, Shri Pinaray Vijayan, the Railway Minister highlighted that delays in acquiring land are significantly hampering the progress of several Rail infra projects.
Read MoreKottayam railway station gets new booking office & escalators
Kottayam: The newly constructed booking office and escalators at the second entry of Kottayam Railway Station were inaugurated on November 12, 2024 by the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri George Kurian in the presence of elected representatives, officials and public.
Read MoreCM meets Union Railway Minister to discuss demands
New Delhi: Chief Minister, Shri Pinarayi Vijayan met with the Union Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnav today at Rail Bhavan to discuss several key issues, including the Angamaly-Erumeli-Sabari rail line project, the approval of the Silver Line project, and expediting efforts to upgrade Kerala’s railway lines to three and four lanes.
Read MoreBudget allocation of Rs.3,011 crs for rail projects in Kerala
New Delhi: Railways Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnav today informed that for the current financial year, Kerala has been allocated a rail budget of Rs. 3,011 crores for the development of railway infrastructure and this time, compared to the Rs 372 crore allocated during the UPA government, the amount allocated to Kerala is eight times more. He also added that funds are not an obstacle to railway development in Kerala. He was speaking at an online press conference about the railway budget.
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