(a) whether various representations have been received by the Railways for enhancing passenger amenities including
computerization on some Railway Stations falling on Darbhanga-Sitamarhi and Darbhanga-Jainagar Railway section in Bihar;
(b) if so, the reasons for shortage of public amenities on the above Railway Sections; and
(c) the decision/steps taken by the Railways thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b) & (c): (i) Minimum Essential Amenities (MEA) have already been provided at all railway stations of Darbhanga-
Sitamarhi and Darbhanga-Jaynagar sections as per norms laid down for this purpose. Moreover, works (Cost Rs. 2.04 crore)
for modernization/upgradation of passenger amenities at various railway stations including Jaynagar, Madhubani, Khajouli,
Rajnagar and Sakri railway stations have been sanctioned and planned for completion by March, 2010 (except for work
at Pandaul which is planned for completion by December, 2010).
(ii) Passenger Reservation System (PRS) cum Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) have been provided at 8 stations over
Darbhanga-Jaynagar section and at 5 stations over Darbhanga-Sitamarhi section.