(a) whether the gauge conversion work between Yelahanka-Bangarpet has been started;
(b) the estimated cost of the project;
(c) the progress made and the amount spent thereon so far; and
(d) the time by which the work is likely to be completed?
(a) whether the gauge conversion work between Yelahanka-Bangarpet has been started;
(b) the estimated cost of the project;
(c) the progress made and the amount spent thereon so far; and
(d) the time by which the work is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) to (d) : No, Sir. The work has been completed and commissioned from Yelahanka to Chickbalapur and Kolar to Bangarpet. Estimated cost of the work is for Rs. 57.54 cr. The expenditure upto March 2001 is Rs. 57.4 cr. There is no proposal to take up gauge conversion between Chickballapur and Kolar.