(a) whether the Railways have received representations for installation of
standard Inter-locking system and colour light signal on the Rajkot-Jaipur
line and doubling and electrification on Rajkot-Mehsana-New Delhi line;
(b)
if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Railways thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) No, Madam.
(b)&(c) Standard Interlocking on Rajkot Jaipur line: The Railway has not received any
such representation. However, presently Colour Light Signalling with Standard II(R)
Interlocking is already provided on Palanpur-Jaipur section. Doubling and Electrification
of Rajkot Mehsana-New Delhi line: Patch doubling of Ajmer-Palanpur section is sanctioned
and is being done. Regarding electrification, feasibility study for electrification is
being carried out for New Delhi-Mehsana section. Final decision shall be taken based on
operational and financial consideration as brought out in the feasibility report. However,
there is no proposal to electrify Mehsana-Rajkot section as the electrification of railway
track is decided based on financial viability, traffic volume and operational flexibility.