Question : NEW TRAIN FROM NEW DELHI TO RANCHI



(a) whether the Government is actively contemplating to introduce a new train from New Delhi Ranchi via Bokaro, Gomo, Kodarma so as to address long pending grievances of the people of Jharkhand;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard till now; and ;

(d) the time by which the proposed train is likely to be introduced ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI R. VELU)

(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. Introduction of Ranchi-Delhi Garib Rath Express (bi-weekly) has been announced in Railway Budget 2008-09.