Question : Decongesting Delhi

(a) whether the Ministry is aware of the fact that Delhi being the heart of the country, trains from all directions come to Delhi, leading to heavy load on tracks and platforms;

(b) if so, the steps being taken to decongest Delhi and New Delhi railway stations;

(c) whether the Ministry is planning to revive and integrate Delhi’s 43 year old ring rail system with Delhi metro in a bid to give the capital a comprehensive suburban network that will help unclog the Delhi roads; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Four satellite terminal station works viz., Anand Vihar, Holambi Kalan, Bijwasan and Shakurbasti have been sanctioned. These works are in different stages of execution. Also, ten pairs of trains have been shifted to other terminals in Delhi area to decongest Delhi and New Delhi terminals.

(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. The revival of Ring Railway, Delhi depends upon operational requirement, commercial justification and technical feasibility. In this regard, a prefeasibility study for revival of Ring Railway, Delhi through a consultant has been approved.
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