The ₹56,000 crore project that will transform Kerala | Dr. E. Sreedharan

Is Kerala getting a massive transportation upgrade? In this exclusive address from the Dhanam Business Summit & Award Nite (D-Day 2026), the legendary "Metro Man" Dr. E. Sreedharan—who was honoured with the prestigious Dhanam Lifetime Achievement Award at the event—unveils a revolutionary ₹56,000 crore high-speed rail masterplan designed to transform the state's connectivity. Imagine traveling from Trivandrum to Ernakulam/Kochi in just 55 minutes, or traversing the entire length of the state from Trivandrum to Kannur in under 3.5 hours. In this address, Dr. Sreedharan details the groundbreaking specifications of this proposed mega-project, including a world-first environmental milestone: a 100% solar-powered high-speed railway line operating entirely independent of the grid. He breaks down how this system will seamlessly connect all four major airports in Kerala, slash operational costs by 33%, and deliver highly punctual, premium travel at incredibly affordable rates for the common man. Watch the full video to get an exclusive inside look at the funding model, station designs, and the visionary project that Dr. Sreedharan calls his "last project for Kerala". 📌 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Dr. E. Sreedharan’s "Last Project” 01:08 - Route and Operating Speeds 02:01 - Track Specifications & Stations 02:45 - Travel Times Between Major Cities 03:39 - Connecting Kerala’s Airports 04:41 - First 100% Solar-Powered Green Railway 05:41 - Reducing Costs and Ticket Fares 07:41 - Project Cost 08:43 - Train Capacity and Passenger Comfort 09:32 - Frequency 10:40 - Ownership Structure and Funding 13:51 - Project Status and Way Forward 14:30 - Ridership Expectations 16:13 - Concluding Remarks #Dday2026 #ESreedharan #MetroMan #Kerala #HighSpeedRail #KeralaRail #KeralaDevelopment #Infrastructure #Railway #Trivandrum #Kochi #Kannur #SustainableTransport #SolarPowered #GreenEnergy #BusinessNews #KeralaNews #DhanamBusinessSummit #DhanamAwards #DhanamOnline Visit https://www.dhanamonline.com/ for business news, features and regular updates on happenings in the corporate world Started in 1987 as Kerala’s first business magazine, Dhanam is now a new-age media company that offers a wide range of products across print, digital and events. DhanamOnline is Kerala’s most authoritative business and investment news website with a global reach. A daily source of information and inspiration at your fingertips in the form of articles, podcasts, videos and more. With a positive and ‘beyond the ordinary’ perspective, Dhanam plays a key role in developing Kerala’s business landscape, building enterprises and brands. Follow us on: Facebook:   / dhanamonline   Instagram:   / dhanam_online   WhatsApp Channel: https://rb.gy/qhuwyo Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dhanam_online Twitter:   / dhanamonline   YouTube:    / @dhanam_online   Telegram: https://t.me/dhanamonline/