Question : DEMAND FOR NEW TRAINS



(a) whether the Railways have any plan to run Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani Express train via Sambalpur, thrice a week to meet the demands of the entire western Odisha region of the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal to start new trains/special trains towards Nasik for ensuing Kumbha Mela in 2015 from across the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether there is any demand received to increase frequency of train No. 12171/12172 on daily basis; and

(f) if so, the action taken by the Railways on such demand?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)

(a) No, Madam. At present, there is no such proposal.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Madam. At present, there is no such proposal.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) Yes, Madam.

(f) Increase in frequency of 12171/12172 Lokmanya Tilak (Terminus) - Haridwar AC Express from bi-weekly to daily has been examined, but not found feasible at present.