Question : DOUBLING OF RAIL LINE BETWEEN THANJAVOUR-TRICHY



(a) whether the Railways propose for doubling of rail line between Thanjavour and Trichy in Tamil Nadu;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Railways thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): On Thanjavur-Trichy route, double broad gauge line already exists on Trichy-Ponmalai section. For the balance portion i.e. Thanjavur-Ponmalai (GOC), the matter is under examination.