(a) the details of proposals received by the Railways from the Government of Gujarat for various railway
projects such as new trains, new lines, gauge conversion, doubling, electrification, increasing the frequency
of trains etc. during the last two years and current year; and
(b) the details of action taken thereon by the Railways?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Representations from Hon’ble Members of Parliament/ Ministers/organizations/associations/different
levels of state governments, including that of Government of Gujarat are received at various levels of railway
administration for introduction of new trains, new lines, gauge conversion, doubling, electrification,
increasing the frequency of trains etc. These are examined and action as found feasible and justified,
is taken.
However, introduction of trains, new lines, gauge conversion, doubling, electrification, increasing
the frequency of trains etc. are not done on a state wise basis, but on the basis of traffic demand,
operational feasibility, commercial justification and availability of resources.