(a) whether double line project of Ahmednagar-Manmad (Maharashtra) sector is pending;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor and action taken by the Government thereon;
(c)whether any budget allocation made for this project;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the work of this project is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) to (e): The survey for doubling of Daund-Manmad via Ahmednagar was completed in 2001-02. As per the survey, the cost of doubling of this 238 km long line was assessed as Rs.522 crore with a rate of return of (-)2.94%. In view of heavy throwforward of ongoing projects and acute constraint of resources, it has not been found feasible to consider the proposal.