(a) the number of rail lines included in the Rail Budget 2009-10 for conducting
survey for gauge conversion;
(b) the details of norms prescribed for approval of said gauge conversion works
after completion of survey; and
(c) the time schedule fixed for completion of said gauge conversion works?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c): A Statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1291 BY
SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 26.11.2009 REGARDING SURVEY
FOR GAUGE CONVERSION
(a): There are three surveys for gauge conversion included in the Railway Budget
2009-10.
(b): The criteria prescribed under ‘project unigauge’ for taking up gauge conversion
works is:-
# To take up conversion of lines to develop alternative BG routes obviating the need
for doubling existing BG lines on these routes.
# To establish new BG links between stations connected by other BG lines.
# To establish BG connection to ports, industrial centers and locations having
potential for growth.
# To take up conversion of lines required on strategic considerations.
# To minimize transhipment and to improve wagon turn around by avoiding delays at
transhipment points.
(c): Does not arise as the works are not sanctioned.