High-speed rail project necessary for Kerala, say Cong, BJP

Congress not against high-speed rail project, says Satheesan

V.D. Satheesan supports high-speed rail in Kerala if it's environmentally sustainable and financially viable, emphasizing the need for thorough studies.

High-speed rail project necessary for Kerala, say Cong, BJP

High-speed rail project necessary for Kerala, say Cong, BJP Congress and BJP leaders on Saturday said a high-speed rail project was necessary for Kerala. Commenting on the ongoing debate between the state government, which is pushing for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and 'Metroman' E Sreedharan, who has been advocating a high-speed rail project, Opposition Leader in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan said Kerala required faster mobilit…

Not against high-speed rail project, clarifies Kerala LoP VD Satheesan; flags ecological concerns

Satheesan questioned why the Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, is allowed to discuss E Sreedharan's proposal, while others are sidelined.

Kerala’s RRTS plan fuels confusion amid Centre’s high speed rail push

Besides being different in terms of structure and feasibility, the projects will also come under separate ministries

Kerala LoP Satheesan mocks CM Vijayan’s stand on RRTS

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31, 2026 Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday took a swipe at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the State government’s insistence on the proposed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, accusing the government of pushing announcements without adequate studies as it nears the end of its decade-long tenure. Satheesan alleged that the Chief Minister was displaying undue stubbornness and resorting to publi…