(a) whether the Government are considering on public demand the stoppage of Shatabdi and other Super Fast Express trains at Rewari (Haryana) railway station;
(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be made effective and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps being proposed to meet the demand of people?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) to (c) No, Sir. At present, Rewari station is
served by 16 pairs of Express/Mail trains and 13 pairs
of Passenger trains which are adequately serving the
passengers of this station. 2015/ 2016 Delhi-Ajmer
Shatabdi Express and 2957/2958 Delhi-Ahmedabad Rajdhani
Express are high-speed long distance trains primarily
meant for serving through passengers between the
originating and terminating stations. These trains
have been provided with a limited number of stoppages
in order to reduce the travel time. However, 14 pairs
of Express trains and 2 pairs of Passenger trains are
available for the passengers of Rewari desirous of
travelling towards Delhi and 6 pairs of Express trains
each are available for Ajmer and Ahmedabad.