(a) whether the Central Government has sanctioned a substantial money for strengthening the suburban railway system in the country ;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise ;
(c) whether the Central Government also propose to start suburban railway system in other parts of the country including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka ;
(d) if so, the details thereof ; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA)
(a) & (b) : Yes , Sir. Details are given in the enclosed Annexure.
(c) & (d): Presently (i) a survey is in progress for introduction of inter-modal Transport system in Bangalore (Karnataka) by upgrading existing Railway infrastructure (ii) a proposal has been received for provision of Regional Rapid Transport System in National Capital region of Delhi, costing Rs.2239 crores & covering approx. 60 Kms. of length.
(e) Does not arise.
ANNEXURE
REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1460 FOR 27.02.2003.
Rs. in crores
S.No. Name of State/City Total sanctioned cost of the (Rly.`s share)
1 West Bengal/Kolkata 2652.35 2 Tamil Nadu/Chennai 724.60 3 Maharashtra/Mumbai 1087.99 4 Andhra Pradesh/Hyderabad & Secunderabad 34.32
Total 4499.26