Question : PROVISION OF ESCALATOR AT SECUNDERABAD RAILWAY STATION



(a) whether the Government proposed in 1996 to construct Escalator at Secunderabad Railway Station;

(b) whether the proposed proposal is pending till now;

(c) if so, the reasons for delay; and

(d) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir,

(c): Due to paucity of funds and inadequate experience on performance, reliability and safety aspects.

(d): No decision has yet been taken.