Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line
Sanctioned in 1997-98 to connect Angamaly with Erumeli/Sabarimala. Only about 7 km near Kalady was built before work stalled over land acquisition and cost sharing. Kerala has repeatedly offered a 50% cost share to revive it.
- Sanction year
- 1997
- Sanctioned cost
- ₹3,800.94 cr
- Route length
- 111 km
- Railway division
- Thiruvananthapuram
Latest news & timeline
Dated updates from budget documents, PIB releases and Parliament replies — newest first.
- 1 Feb 2024Sanctioned
Revised cost estimate placed at about Rs 3,800 crore; work remains suspended pending a cost-sharing agreement.
Source - 1 Mar 2021Sanctioned
Kerala government conveys willingness to share 50% of the project cost; Railway Board seeks a formal commitment.
Source - 1 Apr 1997Sanctioned
Project sanctioned in the 1997-98 railway budget.
Source
Frequently asked questions
+What is the current status of the Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line?
As of the latest published record, the Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line is at the "Sanctioned" stage. Most recent update (2024-02-01): Revised cost estimate placed at about Rs 3,800 crore; work remains suspended pending a cost-sharing agreement.
+Has the Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line been sanctioned, and in which year?
Yes — the project was sanctioned in 1997.
+What is the estimated cost of the Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line?
The sanctioned or estimated cost on record is ₹3,800.94 cr.
+How long is the Angamaly–Sabari Rail Line and which railway division handles it?
The route length on record is 111 km. It falls under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division.