(a) whether the survey of laying new railway line Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri has been completed;
(b) if so, the outcome thereof;
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(c) the time by which construction work for laying the said line is likely to start; and
(d) if not, the reasons for delay and the time by which the survey is. likely to be
completed?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI R. VELU)
(a)&(d): Updating survey for new line from Bhanupalii-Beri via Bilaspur (63 kms.) was earlier
carried out in 1994-95. In the budget 2004-05, updating survey for new line from Bhanupalli-
Bilaspur was included. This has been completed in. February, 2005, As per updated survey
report, the cost of 47.65 kms. long line has been assessed at Rs. 641.48 crore with a rate
of return as (-) 20.93%. Zonal Railway has been advised to update the survey upto Beri as
was done in 1994-95. Updating survey for new line from Bhanupalli-Beri via Bilaspur (63 kms.)
is targeted for completion by 31.03.2006.
(b)&(c): Do not arise.