Question : BERHAMPUR PHULABANI RAIL LINE



(a) the status of new railway line between Berhampur to Phulabani in Orissa;

(b) whether any time frame have been fixed for completion of said rail line; and

(c) if so, the details therof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): A survey for construction of a new broad gauge railway line between Berhampur and Phulbani was completed in 2002–03. The project was, however, not taken up. Updating Survey for Berhampur to Phulbani has been proposed in Budget 2010-11.