(a) whether sanction has been accorded for the new line projects on Ghanauli-Dehradun
(via Jagadhari, Surajpur, Nalagarh, Baddi, Kala Amb and Paonta Sahib) and Jalna-
Khemgaon-Shegaon sections consequent upon the completion of the Surveys thereof:
(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
(c) the time-frame set for completion of the said project;
(d) whether the Railways propose to give a facelift to the world heritage Kalka-Shimla
railway line and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways to expedite the implementation process of
these projects?