(a) the details of railway stations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to which approach roads are in a
dilapidated condition and drinking water facilities are not available, Division-wise, Station-wise;
(b) whether the Railways propose to address these problems;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these problems are likely to be addressed; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (d): Repairs / improvements to the existing facilities including approach roads in railway area as
well as drinking water supply is a continuous process and works in this regard are undertaken as and when
so warranted. Presently approach roads to railway stations at Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Kakarghati, Pandaul,
Angarghat, Murliganj, Dauram, Madhepura, Saharsa, and Supaul in Samastipur Division in the State of
Bihar are identified for immediate repairs. Repairs to approach road at these stations are targeted
for completion by 31.12.2011. Drinking water facilities are available at all the stations.