(a) whether the Government is considering conversion of metre gauge line linking Dudhwa National Park and Kartaniya Ghat between Bahraich and Mailani to heritage line in order to promote tourism;
(b) if so the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said project is targeted for completion?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c): Gauge conversion work of Bahraich-Mailani section (passing through Dudhwa National Park and Kartaniya Ghat) was included in Pink Book 2016-17 subject to requisite Government approvals. Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared for gauge conversion. However, Government of Uttar Pradesh has desired to retain Meter Gauge line from Nanpara to Mailani. Further, consideration of the proposal would be feasible once the decision on the merit of the proposal is finalized.
*****