![K-Rail, revenue department in dilemma over resumption of Kerala SilverLine survey](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202204/k_rail_1200x768.jpeg?VersionId=YYyh5_PBlOd_IkwrgDLTRpbyi7nyDW0D)
K-Rail, revenue department in dilemma over resumption of Kerala SilverLine survey
India TodayThe revenue department and K-Rail are now facing a major dilemma in connection with the resumption of SilverLine survey, which was suspended following widespread protests across the state over the semi-high-speed rail project. The revenue department, agencies, and K-Rail are all waiting for the government's decision as the backlash for the project has been on an unexpected level for the government. Apart from the anti K-Rail protests, the foreign agencies are also concerned about the central government's delay in granting approval to the Detailed Project Report ABOUT THE SILVERLINE PROJECT SilverLine project is expected to reduce travel time from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod to around four hours. The 530-km stretch from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod would be developed by K-Rail -- a joint venture of the Kerala government and the Railway Ministry -- for developing railway infrastructure in the southern state.
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![Hurdles abound for SilverLine as Railways seek revised DPR for project](https://www.thehindu.com/theme/images/og-image.png)
Hurdles abound for SilverLine as Railways seek revised DPR for project
The HinduExplained | Tracking the new railway proposal for Kerala
The Hindu![SilverLine or Metroman E Sreedharan's new line? Row over rail in Kerala again](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202307/metroman_1200x768-sixteen_nine.jpeg?VersionId=TvWLlwidJb_EzpfuP_ie08eYbFR.zSNc)
SilverLine or Metroman E Sreedharan's new line? Row over rail in Kerala again
India Today![Sreedharan’s high-speed train proposal to benefit state: Kerala BJP](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/07/13/1600x900/Sreedharan--who-played-a-key-role-in-the-Delhi-Met_1689254636828.jpg)
Sreedharan’s high-speed train proposal to benefit state: Kerala BJP
Hindustan Times!["No Centre's Approval, Project Is Nowhere, SIA Lapsed" : Kerala High Court Closes Writ Petitions Relating To K-Rail Silverline](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2022/03/29/413395-devan-ramachandran-k-rail-and-sc.jpg)
"No Centre's Approval, Project Is Nowhere, SIA Lapsed" : Kerala High Court Closes Writ Petitions Relating To K-Rail Silverline
Live Law![K-Rail | SIA Being Done Only Through Geo-Tagging, No Large Survey Stones Used: State Undertakes Before Kerala High Court](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2022/03/29/413395-devan-ramachandran-k-rail-and-sc.jpg)
K-Rail | SIA Being Done Only Through Geo-Tagging, No Large Survey Stones Used: State Undertakes Before Kerala High Court
Live Law![Centre Says K-Rail SilverLine Not Yet Sanctioned, State Informs Kerala High Court Project Has In-Principle Permission](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2022/03/29/413395-devan-ramachandran-k-rail-and-sc.jpg)
Centre Says K-Rail SilverLine Not Yet Sanctioned, State Informs Kerala High Court Project Has In-Principle Permission
Live Law![Amidst Protests Over Kerala’s SilverLine, Centre Tells HC No Approval for Social Impact Study of Project](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2022/06/railways-1-165416395316x9.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
Amidst Protests Over Kerala’s SilverLine, Centre Tells HC No Approval for Social Impact Study of Project
News 18![Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Clash Erupts Between Protesting Congress Leaders, Police SilverLine Project](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/04/21/47601b64668e06aa9fa0ddb96a3b84f5_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=1200)
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Clash Erupts Between Protesting Congress Leaders, Police SilverLine Project
ABP News![Union minister Muraleedharan visits K-Rail affected areas, slams Kerala govt](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202204/muraleedharan_1200x768.png?VersionId=5kn8l9i4DDsbjb.cGYEt.r5aWCX.sQPR)
Union minister Muraleedharan visits K-Rail affected areas, slams Kerala govt
India Today![Company withdraws from Kerala SilverLine project, K-Rail claims it was sacked](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202203/k_rail.jpg)
Company withdraws from Kerala SilverLine project, K-Rail claims it was sacked
India Today![K-Rail Silverline - 'Single Bench Could Not Have Stalled A Prestigious Project' : Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Survey Process](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2022/03/28/413268-k-rail-and-sc.jpg)
K-Rail Silverline - 'Single Bench Could Not Have Stalled A Prestigious Project' : Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With Survey Process
Live Law![SilverLine Project: Development Can Take Place Without Displacing or Evicting So Many, Says MoS](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2022/03/train-new5-164830658316x9.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
SilverLine Project: Development Can Take Place Without Displacing or Evicting So Many, Says MoS
News 18!['Pointless to Live If We Lose Home': SilverLine Project on Track, Says Kerala CM, Even as Protests Persist](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2022/03/pinarayi-vijayan-and-narendra-modi-164821511016x9.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
'Pointless to Live If We Lose Home': SilverLine Project on Track, Says Kerala CM, Even as Protests Persist
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Cong MPs From Kerala 'Manhandled' During Protest March to Parliament, Cops Deny
The Quint![Amid huge protests against K-Rail, Kerala CM says - 'For future of children...'](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/03/22/1600x900/0d9ffeac-a230-11ec-9dea-cf986250bae9_1647925743942_1647925750811.jpg)
Amid huge protests against K-Rail, Kerala CM says - 'For future of children...'
Hindustan Times![Why Is The K-Rail-Silverline Project Causing Such a Stir In Kerala? A Ride Into the Controversy](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2021/09/studio_project-35-3-163238185616x9.jpeg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
Why Is The K-Rail-Silverline Project Causing Such a Stir In Kerala? A Ride Into the Controversy
News 18![Protest against Kerala govt's SilverLine project grows, CM Vijayan says protestors against development](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202203/PTI01_06_2022_000097B_1200x768.jpeg)
Protest against Kerala govt's SilverLine project grows, CM Vijayan says protestors against development
India Today![Kerala Assembly to Hold Discussion on SilverLine Project After UDF Moves Notice](https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2022/01/pinarayi-vijayan-2-165104634416x9.jpg?impolicy=website&width=1200&height=675)
Kerala Assembly to Hold Discussion on SilverLine Project After UDF Moves Notice
News 18![Kerala Assembly to hold discussion on SilverLine project](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.deccanchronicle.com/dc-Cover-dh2nqaski9e4q4orgm089mup66-20220112131330.Medi.jpeg)
Kerala Assembly to hold discussion on SilverLine project
Deccan Chronicle![Metro man Sreedharan opposes Kerala govt's Silver Line project](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202203/metro_man.jpg)
Metro man Sreedharan opposes Kerala govt's Silver Line project
India Today![K-Rail Silverline Project | Kerala High Court Sets Aside Single Judge Order Staying Land Survey](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2021/12/01/405086-silverline-project-kerala-hc.jpg)
K-Rail Silverline Project | Kerala High Court Sets Aside Single Judge Order Staying Land Survey
Live Law![Kerala SilverLine project: High Court sets aside order deferring survey](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.deccanchronicle.com/dc-Cover-mphkhkqoubn6npvilufv3iqoc3-20210705113830.Medi.jpeg)
Kerala SilverLine project: High Court sets aside order deferring survey
Deccan Chronicle![Shashi Tharoor changes tone on Kerala govt's Silver Line project, says Vande Bharat trains a better alternative](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202202/tharoor_1200x768.jpeg)
Shashi Tharoor changes tone on Kerala govt's Silver Line project, says Vande Bharat trains a better alternative
India Today![K-Rail SilverLine Project : Kerala High Court Asks State To Explain How It Prepared Detailed Project Report Without Physical Survey](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2021/12/01/405086-silverline-project-kerala-hc.jpg)
K-Rail SilverLine Project : Kerala High Court Asks State To Explain How It Prepared Detailed Project Report Without Physical Survey
Live LawA train to unite Kerala: on SilverLine project
The HinduKerala SilverLine details in public domain
The Hindu![[K-Rail Project] All Actions Taken Preparatory, In Public Interest: Kerala Govt Submits Before High Court](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2021/12/01/405086-silverline-project-kerala-hc.jpg)
[K-Rail Project] All Actions Taken Preparatory, In Public Interest: Kerala Govt Submits Before High Court
Live Law![Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan seeks PM Modi’s sanction for Silver Line semi-high speed rail project](https://images.livemint.com/img/2021/12/08/1600x900/pinarayi_vijayan_1638954669917_1638954670088.jpg)
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan seeks PM Modi’s sanction for Silver Line semi-high speed rail project
Live Mint![SilverLine Project: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response On Contempt Plea Challenging Land Acquisition Without Centre's Sanction](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2021/12/01/405086-silverline-project-kerala-hc.jpg)
SilverLine Project: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response On Contempt Plea Challenging Land Acquisition Without Centre's Sanction
Live LawIs SilverLine on the right track?
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