(a) whether the Government proposes to electrify the Railway line between Pondicherry and Villupuram;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the work is likely to be started and completed?
(a) whether the Government proposes to electrify the Railway line between Pondicherry and Villupuram;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the work is likely to be started and completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Electrification work of Villupuram-Pondicherry section of Southern Railway has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.08.60 crore, as a material modification to gauge conversion estimate.
(c) Work since started and targeted for completion in the current financial year.