Question : Punctuality of Trains

(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of passenger trains running too late in the country and if so, the details thereof and the percentage of such trains that ran late during the year 2018-19;

(b) the zone-wise average delay of such train routes during last year;

(c) whether such trains are halted at outer signals due to non-availability of platforms at the railway stations which is one of the reasons for the trains running late and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government is contemplating to introduce proper monitoring system of platforms to ensure running of passenger trains as per their schedule; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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