Question : GOODS YARD IN CHANGSARI AND AZARA RAILWAY STATIONS

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Assam for starting goods yards in Changsari and Azara Railway Stations to ease congestion in New Guwahati and Guwahati Stations;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?

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

(a): No, Sir. However, both Changsari and Azara have been notified in the year 1996 and 2004 respectively for dealing of inward goods.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.