(a) the number of narrow gauge trains being operated by the
Railways at various tourist spots in addition to regular/normal
locations; and
(b) the details of the arrangements made by the Railways with
regard to the maintenance of the narrow gauge trains?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Indian Railway is presently operating 147 number of Narrow Gauge
(NG) trains. No separate data of NG trains operated at various tourist
spots is maintained.
(b) All the coaches running in narrow gauge trains on Indian Railways
are given proper maintenance, as per the prescribed guidelines, during
primary maintenance schedules of the trains. Besides, Periodical
Overhauling (POH) of these coaches are also being carried out at various
nominated Workshops.