Question : CUDDAPAH BANGALORE RAILWAY LINE



(a) the present status of Cuddapah-Bangalore via Bangarapet railway line project;

(b) the details of funds allocated and spent thereon so far; and

(c) the time- frame set for the completion of the said project?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): Cuddapah-Pendlimarri (21.80km) section of Cuddapah-Bangalore new line project is being executed by South Central Railway and rest of the project is being executed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. On Cuddapah -Pendlimarri section, estimate has been sanctioned and part of the land has been acquired. Tender for earthwork & bridges is under finalization. An expenditure of Rs. 7.82 crore has been incurred up to March, 2011 and an outlay of Rs. 100 crore has been provided for this project during 2011-12. Target for completion of this project has not yet been fixed.