(a) whether the Railways are facing any problems in replacing
the old and obsolete rolling stocks which are prone to creating
serious threats to the passengers;
(b) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Railways in this regard; and
(c) the present status of setting up of proposed rail factories
in the State of Odisha?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a) & (b) No, Madam. Rolling Stocks including coaches are replaced on
attaining prescribed codal life. Moreover, before putting these rolling
stock in to service, prescribed maintenance and upkeep is ensured as per
laid down schedule.
(c) A wagon manufacturing factory in Odisha has been sanctioned at an
anticipated cost of Rs. 176.73 crores in Railway Budget 2012-13 in Public
Private Participation mode.