(a) whether the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has started the work of the gauge conversion between
Bhiladi-Samdhari in the State of Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which work of gauge conversion is likely to be completed?
(a) whether the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has started the work of the gauge conversion between
Bhiladi-Samdhari in the State of Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which work of gauge conversion is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The work involves Gauge Conversion of 223 Km between Bhiladi and Samdhari.
The present status of work is as under:-
(i) Dismantling of MG section including loop lines has been completed.
(ii) The work of strengthening of bridges to suit Broad Gauge standards has
been completed on all the bridges except 3 bridges where work is in progress.
(iii) Construction of Platforms & Station Buildings at all the 23 stations are in advanced stage.
(iv) Cable laying and erection of poles for platform lighting is completed at 9 stations out of 23
and work is in progress in the remaining stations.
(c): The work is likely to be completed by December, 2009.