Question : Diesel Trains

(a) Whether trains are still running on diesel in the country;

(b) If so, the details of the number of such trains, the routes thereof along with the distance travelled by them in k.m., zone-wise;

(c) the quantum of diesel consumed by the said trains along with the amount spent in this regard each year;

(d) whether the Government is considering to electrify the routes on which diesel locos are running; and

(e) if so, the details of the amount being incurred on per kilometer electrification of the said routes?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)to(e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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