Nilambur–Nanjangud line also called The golden I. T. corridor or Wayanad Railway,[1] is a railway project to create a 5 ft 6in broad gauge rail connection from the town of Nanjangud (Karnataka) to Nilambur (Kerala) through Wayanad district of Kerala and Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.
[9][10] However, wildlife biologists and conservationists contend that the traffic on the national highways passing through Bandipur tiger reserve is already diverted through alternate roads developed by the Government of Karnataka during night due to the already existing night closure of the highways through Bandipur from 9pm to 6am.
The judgement specifically stated "It is also pertinent to mention that there is a road connectivity between these two places and it is not a case where other form of transportation is missing or unavailable.
Conservation biologists and ecologists have raised concerns about the ecological impact on the proposed railway line.
[12] It is estimated that more than 50,000 people are daily commuting to Mysore and Bangalore from Malabar and Nilgiri region [dubious – discuss].
Ooty could be reached from Gudalur Road in one and a half hour drive so that this rail would be the favourite destination of tourists.