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Kerala launches Rs 20,000 crore rail expansion projects
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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Kerala’s government has begun executing rail‑expansion works worth about Rs 20,000 crore, aiming to boost the state’s rail network.
The Kerala government announced that rail‑expansion projects totaling roughly Rs 20,000 crore are now under execution. The initiatives cover the construction of new tracks, station upgrades and related infrastructure across the state. Officials said the investment is intended to enhance passenger capacity and freight movement, supporting economic growth. The projects are being carried out by the state’s rail authorities in coordination with central agencies. Completion timelines have not been disclosed, but the rollout is expected to proceed over the coming years.