(a) whether the Railways is contemplating to approve the construction of Bhiwadi-Delhi-
Ahmedabad Railway line;
(b) if so, the time by which the said project is likely to be approved; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
(a) whether the Railways is contemplating to approve the construction of Bhiwadi-Delhi-
Ahmedabad Railway line;
(b) if so, the time by which the said project is likely to be approved; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a) to (c): A survey for construction of new broad gauge line between Rewari-Bhiwadi was
completed in 2003-04. As per the survey report, the cost of construction of 24.87 kms long
line had been assessed as Rs.105.04 crore with a Rate of Return as (-) 8.56%. The State
Government of Rajasthan expressed their willingness to take up this project under National
Capital Region Plan and Assistance to the State for Infrastructure Development for Export
and Allied Activities (ASIDE) Scheme. The matter was referred to the State Government for
bearing the cost of the project but there was no response in this regard. In view of this,
the proposed new line was not taken up due to its unremunerative nature and constraint of
resources.