(a) the total number of escalators installed at major railway stations in the country during the last three years and the current year, State-wise and zone-wise including the State of Bihar;
(b) the amount of funds allocated for installation and maintenance of these escalators during the said period;
(c) whether escalators are reportedly not working properly in some of the railway stations specially in Lucknow and if so, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Railways have taken any action against the officers responsible for maintenance of escalators and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Railways for proper and regular maintenance of escalators so as to ensure their smooth operations especially during peak hours?