Question : FEROZEPUR AMRITSAR RAIL TRACK



(a) whether the Railways have conducted any survey for laying Ferozepur-Amritsar rail track;

(b) if so, the details along with the outcome thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said track is likely to be constructed?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c): To provide alternative connectivity between Firozepur and Amritsar, Firozepur Cantt.-Tarn Taran, Khemkaran-Firozepur and Gharyala-Mallanwala Khas new line surveys have been conducted in the past. The project is not sanctioned.