India, Feb. 9 -- Railway line to connect Nilambur in Kerala to Nanjangudi in Karnataka on Golden IT Corridor

A proposal for a 236 kilometre broad-gauge railway line that will run through Bandipur National Park has conservationists rallying to protect the protected area. The railway line will connect Nilambur in Kerala to Nanjangudi in Karnataka, which is known as the Golden IT Corridor. Wildlife experts have expressed concerns over the potential ecological impact of the railway line on Bandipur and Nagarahole national parks.

The Kerala government is citing the project's potential to improve interstate connectivity while significantly reducing travel time and distance. The railway line would also alleviate traffic congestion on National ...