(a) whether any time-bound plan has been formulated for electrification of all the rail routes in Gujarat;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the length of rail lines in kilometres which have been electrified or are being electrified in the State?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL )
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c) As on 1.4.2001, 706 Route kilometres constituting 36% of rail
network in Gujarat have been electrified. At present, the
electrification work is in progress on 306 Route kilometres long
Jalgaon-Udhna section, out of which, 68 Route kilometres fall in
Gujarat State.