It is good to see that the state government has decided to listen to former railway engineer Alok Verma and others who raised strong objections against the technical feasibility of the SilverLine project. Along with Alok Verma, Subodh Jain, RVG Menon and Joseph C Mathew will also attend the meeting.
It is known to all that K-Rail is an unworkable project which does not serve any particular purpose for the commuters in Kerala. It runs parallel to the Indian Railway, causing unforeseen damage to the current traffic system. Other than K-Rail, Kerala needs major development in health sector, industry and agriculture The water bodies of the state need protection. There should be rehabilitation for the oppressed.
Neglecting all this, the Kerala government push for the One Lakh crore K-Rail project is bound to siphon off the borrowed money. This will put Kerala in danger.
Whatever the outcome of the proposed discussion between the experts for and against, the project will not be accepted by the people of Kerala. Silverline is not good for Kerala
K.A. Solaman
