New Delhi: The final location for the Chengannur-Pamba railway route has been approved by the Railway authorities. A detailed project report, based on a survey, has been prepared and submitted to the Railway Board. The Board has begun reviewing the report, which will also determine the cost for the route.
Given the presence of forest areas, the trains on this route will be eco-friendly, with a focus on reducing noise and environmental impact. The Railway is considering Vandebharat model trains for this purpose.
Once the Railway Board grants approval, the project will be submitted to the Central Cabinet for further approval. The route will require the acquisition of 177.80 hectares of land. A new station will be built at Chengannur, which will either be at Mathilppady or Hachchari. With the new route connecting to the existing line, Chengannur Station will become a junction. The travel time will be 50 minutes, and the service will be available only during pilgrimage seasons; the route will be closed at other times.
The route will start from Chengannur and pass through Kalleeshery, Aranmula, Kozhencherry, Cherukolepuzha, Ranni, Vadasserikkara, Madamon, Athikayam, Nilakkal, and Chalakkayam before reaching Pamba. Additionally, there is an opinion among Railway officials that linking the Angamaly-Erumeli route with the Pamba route could be beneficial. The Railway Board is thoroughly examining the possibilities of both routes.
Currently, approval has been granted for a broad-gauge double-track line. The aim is to complete the project within five years. The project has received final approval as a dream project for the Sabarimala devotees.
The Railway has already acquired 23.03 hectares of land in Alappuzha district for the project. There are currently five stations planned for the Chengannur-Pamba route. The Railway is considering discontinuing the Sabarimala route with the introduction of the new line.
New Delhi: The final location for the Chengannur-Pamba railway route has been approved by the Railway authorities. A detailed project report, based on a survey, has been prepared and submitted to the Railway Board. The Board has begun reviewing the report, which will also determine the cost for the route.
Given the presence of forest areas, the trains on this route will be eco-friendly, with a focus on reducing noise and environmental impact. The Railway is considering Vandebharat model trains for this purpose.
Once the Railway Board grants approval, the project will be submitted to the Central Cabinet for further approval. The route will require the acquisition of 177.80 hectares of land. A new station will be built at Chengannur, which will either be at Madathilppady or Hachari. With the new route connecting to the existing line, Chengannur Station will become a junction. The travel time will be 50 minutes, and the service will be available only during pilgrimage seasons; the route will be closed at other times.
The route will start from Chengannur and pass through Kallishery, Aranmula, Kozhencherry, Cherukolepuzha, Ranni, Vadasserikkara, Madamon, Athikayam, Nilakkal, and Chalakkayam before reaching Pamba. Additionally, there is an opinion among Railway officials that linking the Angamaly-Erumeli route with the Pamba route could be beneficial. The Railway Board is thoroughly examining the possibilities of both routes.
Currently, approval has been granted for a broad-gauge double-track line. The aim is to complete the project within five years. The project has received final approval as a dream project for the Sabarimala devotees.
The Railway has already acquired 23.03 hectares of land in Alappuzha district for the project. There are currently five stations planned for the Chengannur-Pamba route. The Railway is considering discontinuing the Sabarimala route with the introduction of the new line.
