(a) whether the Government propose to introduce new Shatabdi Express train by providing new coaches imported from Germany;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the new Shatabdi Express Trains are likely to be introduced?
(a) whether the Government propose to introduce new Shatabdi Express train by providing new coaches imported from Germany;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the new Shatabdi Express Trains are likely to be introduced?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) to (b) Yes, Sir. It is proposed to introduce Shatabdi
Express with the new coaches between New Delhi and Lucknow
in lieu of the 2003/2004 New Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express.
(c) The new Shatabdi Express is likely to be introduced
after obtaining mandatory permissions and completing
essential formalities necessary to introduce new types of
coaches in service.