(a) whether the Railways have taken steps to complete the gauge conversion work on Ratnagarh-Bikaner section within the scheduled time frame;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any complaint has been received in regard to the execution of this project; and
(d) if so, the follow up action taken by the Railways in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The section is targeted for completion during 2010-11. The works
are being progressed accordingly.
(c): Local residents of the area are demanding additional Road Under Bridge (RUB) or Level
Crossings (LC) at different locations.
(d): As per the laid down policy, the cost of providing new additional RUB/LC is to be
borne by State Government. Matter has also been taken up with State Government.