Lok Sabha
The work of Lalitpur-Satna-Rewa-Singrauli and Mahoba-Khajuraho new broad gauge rail line has been included in the Budget 1997-98. The detailed estimate for Lalitpur-Khajuraho and Mahoba-Khajuraho sections has been sanctioned. Land acquisition is in progress. Out of 99.6 lakh cubic metre of earthwork, 14.83 lakh cubuc metre has been completed. Two major bridges out of 25, and 39 minor bridges out of 151 have been completed. The work on 20 major bridges and 28 minor bridges is in progress. The final location survey in balance length is in progress.
No target has yet been fixed.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R. Velu in a written reply to a question from Shri Ganesh Singh in the Lok Sabha today.
(Release ID :2700)