Question : PANTRY CAR FACITITY IN TRAINS



referring to reply given to Unstarred Question No. 4287 dated April 21,2005 regarding pantry car facility in trains and state:

(a) whether the trains in which the pantry car facility is to be provided during 2005-06 has been finalized;

(b) if so, the names thereof ;

(c) the progress made in regard to provision of pantry car facility in such trains and time by which the work is likely to be completed in this regard ;

(d) whether provision of pantry car facility in Gorakhdam express, Pathankot express, Kolhapur-Nizamuddin express and Gondwana express have also been included during 2005-06;

(e) if so, the details thereof ; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor ?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (c) : No programme has been finalised for provision of pantry cars as yet in 2005-2006. Even if the programme is finalised, no definite time frame can be given for provision of pantry cars as this is subject to availability of pantry cars and operation feasibility. However, in 2005- 2006 new pantry cars have been allotted and provided in 12 trains so far.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) & (f) Do not arise.