Question : ELECTRIFICATION OF BARASAT HASNABAD RAILWAY SECTION



(a) whether the electrification of Barasat-Hasnabad section under Sealdah division of Eastern Railway was scheduled for completion by March, 2001;

(b) if so, the present status of the project;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the work and the time by which it is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL )


(a). No, Sir.

(b) to (d). The work is targeted for completion by March, 2002 and at present progressing satisfactorily.