Question : DOUBLING OF DIAMOND HARBOUR- BARUNPUR RAIL LINE



(a) whether the Government is considering to double the existing railway track of Diamond Harbour-Barunpur;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the work on the project is likely to be started?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R.VELU )

(a) to (c): On Diamond Harbour-Barunpur section, doubling of Barunpur-Magrahat has been taken up. The detailed estimate has been sanctioned and tenders are now being invited.