(a) whether the Government had given sanction for Nevra-Daniyawa-Bihar Sharif Railway Line which will work as third by-pass for goods trains;
(b) whether the Railways require 500 acres land for this;
(c) whether the Railways have deposited Rs.19 crore with the State Government for this but even then land has not been made available; and
(d) if so, the action being taken by the Government to expedite the project?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R.VELU )
(a): The work of Neora-Daniawan - Biharsharif- Sheikhpura new line has been taken up to meet the demand of traffic.
(b) : The requirement of land for the new line between Neora-Biharsharif is about 900 acres.
(c) : Railways have deposited more then Rs.19 cr. with the State Government towards land acquisition for the new line and possession of land in 5 villages on Neora - Daniawan section has been handed over so far.
(d) : Co-ordination meetings are being held regularly with the State Government for expediting availability of land.