(a) the time frame for making the Rajkot Junction capable of utilizing its resources for primary maintenance/ secondary maintenance/terminal attention, etc. for all sorts of trains;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (c): Rajkot coaching depot has one pit line of 24 coach capacity on which Primary as well as Secondary maintenance can be carried out.
Presently, Primary maintenance of train nos. 19571/72 (Rajkot-Porbandar Express), 19579/80 (Rajkot - Delhi S Rohilla Express), 22937/38 (Rajkot -Rewa Express), 19569/70 (Rajkot - Veraval Express), 59507/08 (Rajkot - Somnath passenger) and Secondary maintenance of train no. 16614/13 (Rajkot - Coimbatore Express) is being carried out on this pit line of Rajkot coaching depot.
A work for construction of new pit line at a cost of ? 5.4 cr has commenced in June 2019.
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