(a) whether the proposal pertaining to doubling of rail line from Luxar to Dehradun is under consideration of the Government;
(b) if so, the date from which this work is likely to be started; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the proposal pertaining to doubling of rail line from Luxar to Dehradun is under consideration of the Government;
(b) if so, the date from which this work is likely to be started; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU )
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. A survey for doubling of rail line between Laksar-Haridwar-Dehradun section (79 kms.) has been included in the Budget 2005-06. Further consideration of the proposal would be feasible once the survey report becomes available.