(a) whether an updating survey for gauge conversion of Pathankot-
Joginder Nagar rail line has been conducted during the current financial
year;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the follow-up action taken by the Railways on the survey report?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU )
(a)to(c) : Updating survey for gauge conversion of Pathankot-Joginder Nagar
section has been completed. As per survey report, the cost of construction
of 189.5 kms. long line has been assessed at Rs. 1316.16 crore with a rate
of return as (-)22.04%. The examination/finalization of the survey report
has now been taken up.