(a) the details of survey approved for new railway lines in the country during the last three years and the current year along with the present status thereof, Zone and section-wise;
(b) the details of funds allocated and spent on these surveys during the said period, zone-wise;
(c) whether the Railways have sanctioned projects for laying of new railway lines for which surveys have already been completed, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor, Zone and section-wise;
(d) whether any time frame has been set to reach a final decision on the completed survey reports for laying of new railway lines and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways to expedite the projects for which surveys have already been completed?