(a) The number of metre gauge routes converted into broad gauge during the year 2005-06; and
(b): The details of those railway lines which have been converted into broad
gauge till now and estimated expenditure likely to be incurred thereon ?
(a) The number of metre gauge routes converted into broad gauge during the year 2005-06; and
(b): The details of those railway lines which have been converted into broad
gauge till now and estimated expenditure likely to be incurred thereon ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): . Metre Gauge sections on 11 projects have been converted to Broad
Gauge during 2005-06. These cover 744 kms.
(b): Since 01.04.1992, 12,200 Kms of Metre Gauge/Narrow Gauge lines have
been converted into Broad Gauge under `Unigauge Policy`. An investment
of about Rs.13,800 crore have been made under `Gauge Conversion` plan head
during this period.