(a) the details and the present status of upgradation of railway stations and hospitals in Assam;
(b) whether the Railways propose to expand the railway network in Assam;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the present status of new line project on Agartala – Akhaura section?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a): Upgradation of stations is a continuous process and works in this regard are undertaken as and when warranted. Review
is undertaken at regular intervals to identify stations for upgradation.
There is one railway central hospital at Head Quarters (Maligaon) and several hospitals/polyclinics on Northeast Frontier
Railway across Assam. All are working and are in good condition. Whenever any upgradation is needed, the same is undertaken
at these hospitals.
(b): Yes, Madam.
(c): 6 new line, 1 doubling and 4 gauge conversion projects are in various stages of progress in the state of Assam.
(d): Work has been included in Budget 2012-13 at an anticipated cost of ` 252 crores. Final Location Survey has been
completed.