(a) whether the Government have received any representation in regard to raising the height of the Railway platform on Gondia-Balklarsha (Mahrasthra) rail route;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken or likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
AND MINISTR OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir. A representaion from Shri N. H. Diwathe has been received
wherein among other demands, demand for raising of platforms of stations on Gondia-
Ballarsha section has been made.
(c): Passenger amenities, including the level of platforms, are provided at stations as
per the laid down norms based on volume of passenger traffic and earnings therefrom.
All stations on the Gondia-Balklarsha section fall in `E` category and platforms of
adequate height as per the norms, have been provided at these stations. However, high level platforms are available at Nagbir and Sindewahi stations.
Raising of level of platform at Wadsa is also in progress. Further upgradation will be
considered whenever so warranted by growth in passenger traffic at the stations.