Question : Maintenance of Old Railway Bridges Tracks

(a) whether the Railways undertake regular inspections of the physical condition of the railway bridges and tracks in the country, particularly that of the old railway bridges;

(b) if so, the details of such old and dilapidated bridges / tracks, State / UT / Zone-wise;

(c) the details of action taken to repair / reconstruct the old railway bridges during the last three years and the current year, zone-wise; and

(d) the funds allocated / spent for the said work in order to prevent any type of accidents and to ensure the safety of rail passengers?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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