Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Indian Railways Plans 750 km New Lines in Kerala
Indian Railways is planning to build over 750 kilometers of new train tracks in Kerala.
They are making detailed plans for these new lines, which will help more trains run and make travel faster.
The government has given money for this project, and they need the state government's help to buy the land needed for the tracks.
This will make traveling by train in Kerala better and help the local economy grow.
They are also working on other smaller projects to improve train connections in the state.
Indian Railways is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 757 km of new railway lines in Kerala.
Budget of Rs 3,042 crore allocated for Kerala in FY 2025-26.
Land acquisition deposit of Rs 1,975 crore made to the Kerala government.
Nine surveys sanctioned for new lines and doubling, totaling 1,124 km.
Additional projects spanning 232 km to improve connectivity within Kerala.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Preparing DPR for 750 km new railway lines in Kerala
- When
- FY 2025-26
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To improve train operations, increase service frequency, and support regional economic growth
- Total New Lines
- 757 km
- Budget Allocation (FY 2025-26)
- Rs 3,042 crore
- Land Acquisition Deposit
- Rs 1,975 crore
- Total Surveyed Projects
- 9 (3 New Lines, 6 Doubling)
- Total Surveyed Length
- 1,124 km
- Additional Projects
- 232 km
- Key Projects
- Angamali-Sabarimala, Ernakulam-Kumbalam, Kumbalam-Thuravur, Trivandrum-Kanyakumari, Shoranur-Vallathol