(a) the criteria fixed for the reservation quota in a particular train from a particular station;
(b) whether the Government have received representation from some Members of Parliament and various organisations to add a two tier coach or increase 20-30 reserved berths in the Kalindi Express from Mainpuri station;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O.RAJAGOPAL)
(a): The reservation quota at any particular station
for a particular train is allotted taking into account the
demand pattern at various stations enroute on the run and
also the total availability of reserved accommodation in the
train.
(b) to (d): A representation has been received for
enhancement of reservation quota at Mainpuri station by 4023
Kalindi Express from 8 berths to 20 berths and attachment of
a two tier/ three tier coach. The demands have been
examined. The reservation quota has been enhanced from 8
Sleeper Class berths to 10 Sleeper Class berths w.e.f. 08-07-
2001 by this train taking into consideration the utilisation
of the existing quota. As regards attachment of additional
coach, the request has been examined but the same is not
justified on commercial grounds.