Thalassery : Heliborne geographical and topographical surveys are underway for the Thalassery - Mysuru rail project. Soil testing is also ongoing. Once all the surveys are completed the project outline would be prepared.
The heliborne geographical survey is being conducted by Konkan Rail Corporaton in conjunction with Hyderabad-based CASIRNGRI . The geographical mapping is being done using helicopter from around Batheri helipad. It is a concrete step the LDF govt is making toward a dream project dating to British times. An important goal the Mysuru rail will accomplish is integration with the Wayanad hillside rail.
The project will throw open the shortest route to Mysuru. The rail will run through 120 km from Thalasserry to Mysuru - a throughfare that necessitates tunnels at several junctures. Their exact locations can only be determined after completion of survey though.
Mysuru rail opens a plethora of avenues for Malappuram. Karnataka too stands to gain from the project. The Kerala Rail Development Corporation has entrusted SISTRO for preparation of detailed project report. If Karnataka too were to responds positively, the dream project is all set to become reality.
