(a) whether track renewal was undertaken in Himachal Pradesh during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise;
(c) whether the Government have identified the rail tracks, particularly the narrow gauge lines for renewal during 2000Â2001;
(d) if so, the details thereof ; and
(e) the time by which the renewal work is likely to be completed in that State?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) to (d) The details of track renewals are not maintained State wise. However, Himachal Pradesh is served by Northern Railway. The track renewal works that have been sanctioned and are in progress in Himachal Pradesh during the last 3 years i.e. in 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 are Complete Track Renewal of 4.5 kilometre, Sleeper Renewal of 14.89 kilometre and Sleeper Renewal of 38.65 kilometre respectively.
(e) The work against existing sanctioned renewals are expected to be completed in 3 years subject to availability of funds.