Question : RAJDHANI EXPRESS BETWEEN NEW DELHI-GORAKHPUR

(a) whether the Railways propose to run Rajdhani Express on New Delhi - Gorakhpur route;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be started;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Railways will have to make additional expenditure on this count; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTRY OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (DR. R. VELU)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Due to operational and resource constraints.

(d) & (e): Introduction of new train involves additional expenditure in rolling stock, locomotive, manpower, etc.