Question : LOSS INCURRED BY RUNNING OF SHATABADI EXPRESS



(a) whether Shatabadi Express trains being operated on different sections are incurring losses;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government propose to start Jan Shatabadi trains on the routes on which Shatabdi Express trains are operating in loss; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )

(a) & (b): Train-wise figures of profitability, earnings and expenditure are not separately maintained. Details regarding losses of Shatabadi Express trains are therefore not available.

(c) & (d): Do not arise.