Question : GAUGE CONVERSION WORK ON RANGIA-MURKONGSELEK RAILWAY LINE



(a) the present status of the gauge conversion work on the Rangia-Murkongselek Railway line; and

(b) the details of fund released in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (b): The work of gauge conversion of Rangia-Murkongselek has been included in the Supplementary Demands for Grants 2003-04. Detailed Survey and preparation of plans and estimate have been taken up. An outlay of Rs.3 crore has been proposed for this project in Budget 2004-05.