Question : NEW RAILWAY TERMINAL IN KERALA



(a) the progress of work for the construction of a new railway terminal at the capital city of Kerala at Kochu Veli;

(b) the time by which it is likely to be completed and the terminal commissioned; and

(c) the main features of this terminal and the estimated expenditure of its construction?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): The progress of the works is about 45%. Pit line work of 540 meter and platform work of 150 meter have been completed.

(b): This work is likely to be completed by 31.03.2005.

(c): The main features of this work is creation of a new terminal with one platform line, one stabling line, one pit line, station building, service buildings etc.

The estimated cost of the work is Rs. 8 crore.