(a) the present status of construction of proposed Mysore-Thalassery railway line; and
(b) the details of funds allocated and utilized for this purpose?
(a) the present status of construction of proposed Mysore-Thalassery railway line; and
(b) the details of funds allocated and utilized for this purpose?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a): No project for Thalassery-Mysore new line is included in the Budget. In this regard, Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited, a Joint Venture Company of Government of Kerala and Ministry of Railways has submitted feasibility report for a new line from Thalassery to Piriyapatna for consideration and requisite approvals. As per this report, total cost for construction of 180 Km long new line has been assessed as 5000 crore.
(b): Does not arise.
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