(a) whether the gauge conversion on Mudkher-Adilabad and Mudkher-Sikanderabad rail line under Nanded (Maharashtra) Division are likely to be completed in the current financial year;
(b) if so, whether the trains of broad gauge line will run on this line in this current financial year;
(c) if so, whether the difficulties for gauge conversion are due to the shortage of funds;
(d) if so, whether the Ministry of Railways will provide funds for this line; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )
(a): On Mudkhed Adilabad gauge conversion of Adilabad-Kinwat has already been completed. Works on the balance section are in progress. On Mudkhed-Secunderabad section, gauge conversion has already been completed between Mudkhed-Nizamabad and Secunderabad-Manoharabad. The balance work of gauge conversion of Manoharabad-Nizamabad is targeted for completion during 2004-05.
(b) : Broad gauge trains on the Mudkhed-Adilabad section can be introduced only after commissioning of the broad gauge line.
(c) & (d): The sections targeted for completion during current year are progressing and necessary funds for the same would be provided as per requirement.
(e) : Does not arise.