Question : New Lines-Gauge Conversion

(a) the details of the new railway lines commissioned across the country during each of the last three years and the current year, zone-wise along with the Rate of Return of such lines during the said period;

(b) the details of the narrow gauge lines converted into broad gauge lines across the country during the said period, zone-wise;

(c) the number of proposals of converting narrow gauge lines into broad gauge lines that are pending with the Government as on date, zone-wise along with the time by which such proposals are likely to be cleared by the Government;

(d) whether the underutilisation of funds have been reported by the Ministry of Railways in commissioning of new railway lines or conversion of narrow gauge lines into broad gauge lines during the said period; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Government thereto and the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this direction?

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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