(a) whether the Railways propose doubling and electrification
of railway lines on Meerut-Tapri route under Moradabad division.
(b) if so, the details and present status thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?
(a) whether the Railways propose doubling and electrification
of railway lines on Meerut-Tapri route under Moradabad division.
(b) if so, the details and present status thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Doubling of Meerut City-Muzaffarnagar single line
section (55.47 km) has been included in Railway Budget proposals 2012-13
at an anticipated cost of 289.79 crore. Doubling of Muzafarnagar-Tapri
section is presently not under consideration. Electrification of Meerut
City-Tapri section is in progress.
(c): Target date of completion of Meerut City-Muzafarnagar doubling
work has not been fixed. Electrification of Meerut City-Tapri section
is expected to be completed in 2012-13.