(a) whether the Government has any plan to convert Hissar-Sadalpur-
Churu-Sikar-Ringus-Jaipur meter gauge line into broad gauge;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken by the Government for early conversion of this
line into broad gauge; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU )
(a)&(b) : Out of Hissar-Sadulpur-Churu-Sikar-Ringus-Jaipur, only
the work of gauge conversion of Hissar-Sadulpur section has been
sanctioned. For the remaining section, updating survey for gauge
conversion has been taken up.
(c) : The work of gauge conversion of Hissar-Sadulpur section,
which is a sanctioned work, is progressing as per availability of
resources. A number of initiatives have been taken to mobilize other
than normal budgetary resources to expedite completion of ongoing
projects.
(d) : Does not arise.