Which one of the following statements is not true of the Konkan Railway?

1. The question asks which statement about the Konkan Railway is NOT true. 2. (A) The total length of the Konkan Railway is indeed approximately 760 km (specifically 741 km operational). This statement is true. 3. (B) The Konkan Railway runs through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. It does not run through Kerala. This statement is not true. 4. (C) The Konkan Railway route traverses challenging terrain, cutting across the Western Ghats through numerous tunnels and bridges. While other routes exist in the Ghats, this statement, implying it's a significant route cutting across, is generally considered contextually true in terms of major north-south coastal connection. However, strictly, it's not the *only* route. Compared to B, B is definitively false regarding Kerala. 5. (D) The Konkan Railway Construction Company (Konkan Railway Corporation Limited - KRCL) was formed and raised funds through various means, including Public Issues (bonds). This statement is true. 6. Therefore, the statement that is not true is (B) because the railway does not pass through Kerala.