(a) the details of on-going and delayed rail projects and the rail lines in respect of which
survey has been conducted in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) whether rail projects are lagging behind their fixed target in North Eastern Railway zone Gorakhpur;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the action being taken by the Railways to complete the said projects in time?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (d): There are 8 new line, 6 gauge conversion, 18 doubling and 7 electrification ongoing projects
falling fully/partly in Uttar Pradesh. Further, surveys for 8 new lines, 2 gauge conversion and 3 doublings
projects have also been completed in last three years. The projects are progressing as per availability of
resources. The main reason for delays on projects has been paucity of funds, delays in land availability and
procedural formalities. To expedite completion of projects, a number of initiatives have been taken to
generate additional resources through non-budgetary measures like Public-Private Partnership, funding
by State Governments and other beneficiaries.