(a) whether the Railways have received proposals regarding stoppage of important trains at Kokrajhar,
Gossaingaon, Fakragram, Basugaon, Bijni and Barpeta Road Railway stations situated in the State of Assam;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Railways thereto?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Representations, including those from the Hon’ble Members of Parliament have been
received for stoppage of long distance Mail/Express trains at Kokrajhar, Gosaigaon hat, Fakiragram,
Basugaon, Bijni and Barpeta Road.
(c) The number of trains presently stopping at these stations are as under:
Station No. of trains serving
Kokrajhar 17 pairs of Express & 2 pairs of passenger
Gosaigaon hat 4 pairs of Express & 2 pairs of passenger
Fakiragram 5 pairs of Express & 2 pairs of passenger
Basugaon 2 pairs of passenger
Bijni 1 pairs of Express & 3 pairs of passenger
Barpeta Road 11 pairs of Express & 3 pairs of passenger