Question : ROB AT DARBHANGA SITAMARHI RAILWAY LINE



(a) whether there is a proposal to construct an over bridge on railway crossing on Darbhanga-Sakri and Darbhanga-Sitamarhi rail line; and

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the time frame within which it is likely to be constructed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): Yes, Madam. There is a proposal to construct Road Over Bridge(ROB) at Level Crossing (LC) No.34 between Kakarghati and Tarsarai on Darbhanga-Sakri section. There is also proposal to construct 2 ROBs in Darbhanga Yard at LC No.26 and LC No.27 and in between Darbhanga-Mohammadpur on Darbhanga-Sitamarhi Rail line, NHAI is constructing ROB at Level Crossing No.3A-Spl.

(b): The details are given below:

1. The works of ROB between Karkarghati-Tarsarai and Darbhanga-Mohammadpur are on National Highway and being executed directly by (NHAI). The works are at planning stage at NHAI end.

2. The ROB work on LC No.26 in Darbhanga yard has been dropped by State Govt.

3. ROB at LC No.27 in Darbhanga yard is being executed by M/s. IRCON. The work is in progress and expected to be completed by 31.12.2010.