(a) Whether some part of Kanpur-Agra metre gauge railway line has been converted into broad gauge railway line;
(b) If so, the details of converted section as well as the sections
which are yet to be completed;
(c) Whether any time frame has been fixed for completion of the remaining
portion of the said railway line; and
(d) If so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) & (b): Kanpur-Agra Cantt via Shikohabad, Tundla is already a broad
gauge line. However, work of gauge conversion of Kanpur-Kasganj-Mathura-
Achnera has been taken up and Kanpur-Farrukhabad has already been converted.
(c) & (d): Farrukhabad-Kasganj is planned for completion during 2006-07 and
balance portion is likely to be completed in the coming years depending upon
availability of resources.