Question : TRACK DOUBLING WORK IN ASSAM



(a) whether the Railways have any proposal for track doubling on broad-gauge line till Tinsukia, Assam;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Railways propose to construct a rail over-bridge at Sungsari railway crossing in Assam; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)&(b): No,Madam.However, patch doubling of New Guwahati-Digaru (29.81 Km) has been taken up.

(c)&(d): No place called Sungsari could be located. There is a place called Changsari where ROB is being constructed by NHAI in lieu of Level Crossing no.SK/2 (Railway Km.389/8-9, Road Km 1114) between Changsari and Agyathuri.