Question : RAILWAY HALT AT JARODA JAT



(a) whether the Railways have taken any steps for setting up of railway halt in a village Jaroda Jat located 18 kilometres from Deoband railway station on Saharanpur-Meerut railway route;

(b) if so, whether the Northern Railway has received requests from public representatives in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the action taken/to be taken by the Railways in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Yes, Madam.

(c) & (d): A representation regarding opening of Jaroda Jat station on Saharanpur-Meerut Railway line was received and the same was not found commercially justified.