(a) the number of level crossings that have been closed on Central Railway line in Nagpur Division during the last seven financial years;
(b) whether there is any system in place to conduct annual survey and audit of the problem of water logging at newly constructed Underpasses near Level crossings during the monsoon season;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the steps taken by the Government to set up grievance redressal mechanism for public?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a): 116 level crossings (LCs) have been closed during last seven years i.e. from the year 2014-15 to 2020-21 in Nagpur Division, Central Railway.
(b) to (d): There is a well laid down system in place to conduct annual survey/ annual inspection by Railway officials twice a year i.e. before and after monsoon at the underpasses in lieu of LCs. In addition to it, the problem of water logging is also monitored on daily basis during patrolling of track. In case of any public grievance, railway authority can be approached round the clock for redressal.
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