Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Trains in Kerala

12 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 20 JAN 2026 — 2 FEB 2026

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E. Sreedharan opened an office in Ponnani to begin work on a proposed high-speed rail project connecting Kerala's southern and northern ends.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Thiruvananthapuram on January 23rd, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or events by Prime Minister Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party, or in Thiruvananthapuram, unless they are direct developments or consequences of this visit.

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20Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Prime Minister to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on Jan. 23

22Jan

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger train service in Kerala on January 23, 2026.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi will visit Thiruvananthapuram on Friday to launch several developmental projects.

23Jan

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to launch developmental projects and participate in a public meeting ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi launched three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger train service for Kerala, along with the PM SVANidhi Credit Card and other infrastructure projects.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated several development projects in Kerala, emphasizing the state's importance for India's progress and highlighting improvements in rail connectivity and healthcare infrastructure.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi campaigned in Kerala, advocating for a BJP "double-engine" government to bring development and accountability.

The Hindu

Following Prime Minister Modi's visit to Thiruvananthapuram, the state government faces criticism for a lack of development blueprint and financial burden from withheld funds.

28Jan

The Hindu

Kerala's rail sector anticipates positive budget outcomes for the Sabari rail project and the Guruvayur–Thirunavaya line, with hopes for clarity on the semi-high-speed rail project connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

29Jan

The Hindu

Kerala's proposal for a high-speed rail project was rejected by the Union Railway Ministry, prompting the state to propose an alternative RRTS system.

31Jan

The Hindu

The UDF, led by Satheesan, will support a high-speed rail project only if it is environmentally sustainable and financially viable for Kerala.

2Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

E. Sreedharan opened an office in Ponnani to begin work on a proposed high-speed rail project connecting Kerala's southern and northern ends.

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