Question : Gauge Conversion and Doubling of Railway Lines

(a) whether there has been slow progress of gauge conversion and doubling of railway lines;

(b) if so, whether any study has been conducted for ascertaining the reasons behind slow progress of these works;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the present status of gauge conversion and doubling of railway lines projects including gauge conversion project of Kollam-Chenkotta during the last three years;

(e) whether any monthly targets have been set for all the 17 railway zones under corrective measures and if so, the details thereof along with the achievements reflected as a result thereof; and

(f) the manner and the extent to which these measures are likely to speed up the works in Railways?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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