FROM THE MD'S DESK
Issue: November 2019
A Monthly Newsletter From The Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd
K-Rail, a joint venture between Government of Kerala and Ministry of Railways - Government of India, is all set to revolutionize the very concept of travel in Kerala, with its path-breaking projects that will connect people to places and opportunities like never before. K-Rail will lend a new dimension to the railway infrastructure in Kerala with its super-fast, safe rail services, which will not only make intra-state travel easy and convenient for millions, but also help fast-track the socio-economic development of State – especially the less developed regions. K-Rail will be undertaking end-to-end development and execution work for an identified basket of projects, which include site surveys, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR), attaining mandatory approvals/sanctions and implementation of the sanctioned projects.
K-RAIL
The Silver Line project was
introduced at a function held on
the 4th of September 2019,
which was jointly organized by
the Trivandrum Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (TCCI)
and Trivandrum Agenda Task
Force. The function was
attended by a host of
An event was organised jointly by Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and Trivandrum Agenda Task Force on 04.09.2019
1. Silver Line: O�cial Announcement
2. SILVER LINE GETS CABINET NODThe Cabinet meeting of Kerala State
Ministers held on the 7th of August 2019
gave the o�cial clearance for
implementation of Silver Line project by
the Kerala Rail Development Corporation
Limited (K-Rail). According to Shri. V Ajith
Kumar, MD, K-Rail, the double line stretch
spanning 532 Km will reduce the railway
tra�c congestion in the state, which is
now operating at 115% capacity.
3. LiDAR Survey Gets ApprovalThe LiDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging) Survey is an aerial
remote-sensing survey method that
will help study the 532 Km stretch
semi-high-speed railway line,
extending from Kochuveli to
Kasaragod. The on-field survey will be
carried out by the Hyderabad-based
agency GeoKno.
The LiDAR method makes use of light
in the form of a pulsed laser to
measure ranges/variable distances to
the Earth. These light pulses,
combined with other data recorded by the system, will generate high-precision
three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth in that area and also
the surface/geographical characteristics, which helps in planning, designing and
implementing the project.
4. The Metro ConnectKeeping in mind the increasing number of passengers travelling from Kochi to
di�erent parts of Kerala, the Semi High Speed Rail (SHSR) will have an integrated
station in the second phase of Kochi Metro, near Infopark at Kakkanad.
Shri. Tom Jose IAS, Chief Secretary – Government of Kerala, announced the same at
a presentation on Silver Line, organized by K-Rail and Better Kochi Response Group
(BKRG) on the 26th of October 2019.
5. Silver Line Gets Massive Support from Traders’ and Merchants’ Union
K-Rail Managing Director Shri. V. Ajith Kumar speaks at a session organized by the Malabar Chamber of Commerce in Kozhikode on the 02.11.2019
Silver Line, which is all set to
change the way the people in
Kerala commute, will also open up
a new world of opportunities for
business in the State. This has been
accepted with much enthusiasm by
the business/trading fraternity.
K-Rail Managing Director
Shri. V. Ajith Kumar said that the
proposed Semi High- Speed Rail
(SHSR) corridor from
Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod
will improve business prospects
Presentation on Silver Line at the annual convention of the Quilon Management Association (QMA) held on the 30.11.2019.
“The initial steps to put this
dream project on track are
progressing at a fast pace.
This mega project will
fast-track end-to-end rail
tra�c in Kerala”, said K-Rail
Managing Director Shri. V
Ajith Kumar, while speaking
at the event.
6. TRAFFIC SURVEY CONDUCTED SUCCESSFULLYThe Tra�c & Transportation survey
for Silver Line was carried out
successfully in September and
October 2019, at the identified
locations. The main objective of the
survey was to assess the existing
tra�c and transportation
characteristics of the commuters
between Thiruvananthapuram and
Kasaragod. All modes of transport
on this stretch were covered under
the study.
7. Soil Investigation Survey UnderwayThe Soil Investigation (Geotechnical
Investigation) survey commenced on the
27th of August 2019 and is in progress. The
purpose of this investigation is to provide all
necessary inputs for designing the civil
engineering structures for the project.
At K-Rail, we are thrilled about the
journey that we have embarked on.
A foresighted project that will take
intra-state rail transportation to the
next level, Silver Line aims to make
fast, comfortable, safe and
world-class travel accessible to the
common man at an a�ordable cost,
while ensuring minimal land
acquisition and synergized
development of cities across
Kerala. We will, through project
Silver Line, strive to accelerate
Kerala’s infrastructure, economic
and social development.
As you are aware, Silver Line is
a 100% green initiative that will
help reduce the State’s carbon
footprints significantly. As of
now, the initial/ preparatory
work of the LiDAR has been
successfully completed. Both
MOD and DGCA have granted
clearance for flying for this
aerial survey. Processes
including Soil Investigation,
Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) and Social
Impact Assessment (SIA) are
currently underway. The tra�c
survey has been completed and
the results are expected by
January 2020. Once
operational, Silver Line will o�er
next-generation intra-state rail
travel experience to millions
with its fast, convenient and
passenger-friendly services; and
K-Rail is proud and honoured to
make this dream project a
reality for the people of Kerala.
SOON, KERALA WILLCHANGE THE WAY IT TRAVELSSilver Line: Semi High Speed Rail Corridor “Silver Line”, K-Rail's Semi High Speed Rail project, will connect the North and
South regions of the State with train services that will operate at a maximum speed of
200 km/hour, reducing the total travel time to less than 4 hours. Silver Line will redefine
intra-state travel in Kerala with its high quality, time-saving services and provide e�cient
last mile connectivity through aggregate and feeder services. This will ensure maximum
passenger convenience and encourage more and more people to use public transport.
Silver Line is expected to bring about host of positive changes to the way people in
Kerala travel by creating a fast, e�cient and reliable mode of long-distance transport,
which will decongest roads, reduce accidents, minimize air pollution and most
importantly, ease the current rail passenger rush.
EVENTS AND UPDATES
PROPOSEDRAIL ROUTE
IN NEWS
SILVER LINE:MEDIA
COVERAGE
Discussion on the programme “Varthmanakalam”
Discussion on Red FM Radio
Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd (K-Rail) has attained approval/clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Ministry of Defence for conducting aerial survey for the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Silver Line.
EditorAnil Kumar G, JGM/CSSub-EditorNidhiya Joseph, Technical Assistant
0471 2325330 www.krdcl.co.in0471 232 7330 [email protected]
Contact us: Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd.5th floor, Trans Towers, Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud P.OThiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695014
dignitaries including Kerala Government and K-Rail o�cials. Shri. Tom Jose IAS,
Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, who was the Chief Guest at the function
announced that the Semi High-Speed Project will be tentatively called “Silver Line”.
Shri. V Ajith Kumar, Managing Director - K-Rail, made a detailed presentation on
“Semi High-Speed Rail Corridor” and expressed hope that Silver Line will change
the way people in Kerala travel.
across multiple industries in the State, especially in the Malabar region. He informed that
the construction work of the project would commence in 2020 after attaining necessary
approvals from the Indian Railways and is expected to be operational by 2025.
fb.com/OfficialKRail krail OfficialKRail OfficialKRail OfficialKRail 94468 79687
