Question : DOUBLING ELECTRIFICATION ON MEERUT TAPRI SECTION



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.