Question : NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FOR GOODS TRAINS

(a) whether private companies have been issued ‘No. Objection Certificates’ for operation of goods trains by the Railways;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the revenue likely to be received by the Railways as a result thereof;

(d) whether the Railways propose to fully privatize the operation of goods trains in future; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (e): Do not arise.