Question : DIRECT TRAIN BETWEEN SIWAN AND MUMBAI



(a) whether the Government have received representation from passengers and Members of Parliament to introduce a passenger train from Siwan to Mumbai;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Some representations including that from the Hon’ble Member concerned have been received for the introduction of a train service between Siwan and Mumbai.

(c) Introduction of a train service between Siwan and Mumbai is not feasible, at present, due to operational and resource constraints.