Kerala Gets Two New Rail Lines: Passengers Save 45 Mins, Freight Boosted

• Union Minister Suresh Gopi announced approval for two key railway projects in Kerala.
• Alappuzha-Ambalappuzha line doubling (12.66 km, Rs 324.16 cr) to eliminate single-line issues, allowing 9 extra passenger trains daily and boosting freight by 2.88 million tonnes annually.
• Palakkad Town-Parali bypass line (1.8 km, Rs 163.57 cr) will eliminate engine reversal at Palakkad Junction.
• This bypass will save passenger trains 40-44 minutes and freight trains up to 120 minutes.
• Projects aim to reduce travel time, enhance trade, and strengthen Kerala's rail connectivity.