Question : MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF HIGH SPEED GOODS TRAINS

(a) Whether the Anwar Hoda Committee on Maintenance and Operation of High Speed Goods Train with private sector investment has submitted its report to the Railways;

(b) If so, the salient features thereof;

(c) Whether the recommendations of the said committee have been examined by the Railways; and

(d) If so, the further action taken by the Railways thereon?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)

(a) No, Sir. However, a Task Force under Shri Anwar-ul-Hoda was set up to prepare concept paper on Dedicated Freight Corridor Project. No recommendation pertains to maintenance and operation of high-speed goods trains.

(b) to (d) Do not arise