(a) whether the Railways have any proposal to commission Bargarh-Nuapada via Padmapur to Raipur Rail Project;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it would be commissioned?
(a) whether the Railways have any proposal to commission Bargarh-Nuapada via Padmapur to Raipur Rail Project;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it would be commissioned?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) & (b): Bargarh-Nuapada via Padmapur to Raipur Rail Project is not a sanctioned project. However, a Survey for a new line between Bargarh & Nuapada via Padmapur has been sanctioned in the Rail Budget 2015-16 and the preliminary works has been taken up. Further rail connectivity from Nuapada to Raipur already exists.
(c): Survey requires interaction with various departments of State Government, District Administration, trade & industries, etc. for assessment of traffic projection. It also involves preparation of plan, drawing, calculation of cost, rate of return, etc. Since this is an extensive exercise, no time frame has been fixed for completion of this survey.
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