Question : METRO RAIL PROJECTS



(a) the details and length of metro rail network in the country at present and targeted to be operationalised for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, 2010 alongwith expected increase in ridership and revenue earning;

(b) the details of the metro rail projects presently undertaken in the country, their estimated cost alongwith their target dates of completion;

(c) whether the Union Government has received proposals from the State Governments for the setting up metro rail projects in their States during the last three years and the current year;

(d) if so, the details and present status thereof, State-wise;

(e) the estimated cost of each project alongwith details of funding pattern between the Union Government and the State Governments;

(f) whether some of the on-going metro rail projects are likely to miss the completion targets; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures being taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a) to (g): The Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.