(a) whether any survey was conducted to link Eastern Region of Uttar Pradesh with rail line passing through Khalilabad-Mehdawal-Vasi-Dumariaganj-Uttraula-Balrampur;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to lay said railway line;
(d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be laid; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. A survey for construction of new line from Khalilabad to Balrampur via Uttraula, Bansi & Mehdawal (145.23 Kms) was conducted in the year 1979, but the work could not be taken up due to acute constraints of resources.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.
(e): In view of acute constraints of resources and heavy throwforward of ongoing projects, it would not be feasible to consider the construction of the suggested line at present.