(a) whether a number of Railways over bridge works (Road over
Rail bridges) have been stopped in the middle in Tamil Nadu
and other States;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for stoppage of these works and for the
inordinate delay in completing these works; and
(d) the measures being taken by the Railways to expedite these
works?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a):Yes, Sir. Works of Road Over Bridges (ROB) sanctioned on
cost sharing basis is held up at 17 sites in the Country, out
of these 2 are in Tamil Nadu.
(b):
i. ROB at Level Crossing (LC) No. 126 in Perundurai &
ii. ROB at LC No. 129 in Thimmanayakanpalayam.
(c):i. The contractor slowed down the work at LC No.126 site
due to sudden increase in steel prices and the work was
terminated on risk and cost.
ii. The work at LC No.129 had been initially awarded for sub-
structure portion and slowed down in later stages due to
increase in steel prices.
(d):
i. For ROB at LC No.126, risk and cost tender has been
invited and opened on 22.11.06 which is under finalization.
ii. For ROB at LC No. 129, tender has been recalled for super-
structure portion and the same has been opened on 22.11.2006.