(a) whether the work of Broad Gauge Line from Pipavav Port to Surendernagar has been completed;
(b) if so, whether the Government propose to start passenger train service on the said rail line;
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BASANAGOUDA R. PATIL)
(a): Yes, Sir. The work of the broad gauge line from Pipavav
Port to Surendranagar has been completed.
(b)to(d): The freight trains on this section have commenced
and passenger trains will commence after completion of some
residual works required for getting the section certified
fit for passenger operations.