Developing existing roads, rail mooted as alternatives for K-rail

Developing the existing rail and road network has been mooted as an alternative for enhancing the transport infrastructure of Kerala rather than going for a new semi-high-speed rail line, which cannot be integrated with the existing rail network.

Technical experts and representatives from the business sector are batting for the project by highlighting the need to enhance the transport infrastructure.

On the other hand, veteran engineer and social scientist R V G Menon said that the transport infrastructure of Kerala could be improved by developing the existing rail network and roads instead. He said that the proposed high-speed rail is on a standard gauge and cannot be connected to the existing rail network. He also highlighted the environmental threats of the project.