K-Rail: Why did govt spend Rs 51 cr?

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Thiruvananthapuram: Welcome to Kaumudy Global. We know that Silver Line project that had triggered massive protest by people who could be affected by it is unlikely to happen due to some valid reasons. Now let us see how much the State Government has spent for the project. Believe it, the government has spent Rs 51 crore for it, according to reports. A huge share of the amount is paid to project consultant Systra.
As you know SilverLine is a joint venture of the Indian Railways and the State Government to create a 529.45-km rail corridor connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. It aims to reduce the travel time in this stretch to 4 hours at an operational speed of 200 km per hour. Currently it takes 12 hrs. These trains are expected to cover the busy Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam stretch in 90 minutes, which at present takes more than four hours.
The Rs 51 crore expenditure has been revealed in RTI replies provided by the Revenue department and the K-Rail. The figures relate to the expenses incurred for the project till October 2022.
Though the LDF government and the CM continue to shun reports that it has shelved the Rs 64,000-crore project, it has abruptly stopped several of the implementing activities, including the laying of survey stones, and redeployed staff posted for conducting the social impact assessment study.