Question : DOUBLING OF RAILWAY LINES



(a) the target set and achieved for doubling of rail lines during the Ninth Five Year Plan;

(b) the target fixed for doubling of rail lines during the Tenth Five Year Plan; and

(c) the amount likely to be allocated therefor?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): The target set for doubling of rail lines during the Ninth Five Year Plan was 2500 kms., out of which the achievement is 990 kms.

(b) & (c): These will be known once the Tenth Plan document is finalized. However, during 2002-2003, an outlay of Rs. 610.03 crore has been proposed for doubling plan head with target of 250 kms.