Question : ELECTRIFICATION WORK OF BINA-KOTA RAILWAY LINE



(a) the progress made in respect of the electrification work of Bina-Kota Railway line;and

(b) the expenditure incurred on the project so far and the estimated total expenditure till the project is completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(DR. R. VELU)

(a) : 34 Route kilometers out of 303 Route kilometers have been energized till March, 2008. 82 Route kilometers have been targeted for energisation during 2008-09.The entire section is targeted for completion by March, 2010.

(b) : The electrification work of Bina-Kota rail line has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.168.49 crore.Rs. 55.92 crore has been incurred till March, 2008 and Rs.33.85 crore have been allotted during 2008-09.