Question : COACHES FOR DELHI METRO



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to increase the coaches of Delhi Metro trains;

(b) if so, the details thereof and routes selected in this regard; and

(c) the time by which the proposal in this regard is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has reported that it has undertaken increase in the number of coaches in Phase-II of the Project.

(b): Additional 424 coaches are for Broad Gauge route and 196 coaches for Standard Gauge route of Delhi Metro network.

(c): DMRC is implementing procurement of additional coaches progressively, which is targeted for completion by first quarter of 2011.