(a) the present status of projects beingundertaken by the Indian Port RailCorporation Limited (IPRCL) for providinglast mile connectivity upto the major portsin the country, port and project-wise;
(b) the expenditure likely to be incurredthereon along with the funding moduleworked out for the purpose; and
(c) the time frame set for execution ofthe projects and the steps being taken bythe Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a)to(c):Twenty two (22) Port-Rail Connectivity Projects are being undertaken by IPRCL for providing last mile connectivity to the major ports. Out of these projects, implementation has commenced for five (5) projects. The funding for executing these projects is to be provided by the respective ports or by the project specific SPV. The present status alongwith the estimated cost of the twenty two (22)port –rail connectivity projects is given below:¬
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Details of project undertaken by IPRCL.
(Rs. In Crores)
Sl. No Port Name of project Estimat-ed Cost Status
1 Kolkata Port Trust Single line Rail connectivity project from Basulaia to Shalukkhali 82.60 Work commenced, likely to be completed during 2018-19
2 Kolkata Port Trust Up-gradation of the Track Nos. 10,12,14,16,18,19,20,21,22 and 23 at EJC yard 34.35 DPR prepared.
3 Kolkata Port Trust Modernization and up-gradation of the existing railway network at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) 8.72 DPR prepared
4 Kolkata Port Trust Doubling of Railway line from DurgaChak to Haldia Dock Complex 100.19 DPR under preparation
5 V.O. Chidamb-aranar Port Trust Providing railway track between Marshalling Yard and Hare Island
70.12 Work commenced, likely to be completed during 2018-19
6 Chennai Port Trust Laying of new railway track at west of western yard I and providing paving block platform in between new track and western yard I 15.03 Work commenced, likely to be completed during 2017-18
7 V.O. Chidam-baranar Port Trust Providing railway connectivity from the port to the Power Plants 300.00 DPR and Finance Modelling are under finalization.
8 Enayam Port Last mile rail /road connectivity for development of Enayam Port in Kanyakumari, District. 300.00 DPR is under preparation
9 Kamarajar Port Northern rail link from Minjur station to Kamarajar Port. 160.00 DPR ready.
10 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Providing direct connection between OEC and Western sector joining at NAD curve from E. Co. Railway 16.75 Work commenced, likely to be completed during 2018-19
11 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Connection of dead end line at North of R& D yard to Eastern Grid (Third line) from E. Co. Railways 9.28 Work commenced, likely to be completed during 2017-18
12 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Additional Line no IE on the eastern side of the R&D Yard 20.15 DPR under preparation.
13 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Extension of line No.11to 15 to full length at R&D yard 30.00 DPR prepared.
14 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Signalling works :
i) RRI at R&D yard.
ii) Panel interlocking at ‘B’ Cabin.
iii) Panel interlocking at 14 Level goompty.
iv) Panel interlocking at dumper cabin.
v) Service building and glued joints
34.74 DPR prepared.
15 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Electrification of VPT railway line 45.143 TKM 30.00 DPR prepared.
16 Visakhapatnam Port Trust Direct connectivity to Mindi Yard from E. Co. Railways/ SC Railways 276.00 DPR is under preparation.
17 Kandla Port Trust Extension of rail track No. 13, 14, & 15 29.52 DPR prepared.
18 Kandla Port Trust Providing rail connectivity to berth No. 13, 14, 15 & 16 from take –off point to west end of berth 101.29 DPR prepared.
19 Paradip Port Trust Heavy Haul Corridor for Salegaon to Paradip Port Trust. 3000.00 DPR is under preparation.
20 New Mangalore Port Trust Up-gradation of Platform no.2 & 3 in the Port Marshalling yard
7.34 DPR prepared.
21 New Mangalore Port Trust Up-gradation of Railway Line 1 & 2 DPR prepared.
22 Jawaharlar Nehru Port Trust Up-gradation modifications of ICD yards 237.00 DPR is under preparation.
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