(a) whether there is any proposal to construct a rail bridge over river Ganga between Patna and Sonepur;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?
(a) whether there is any proposal to construct a rail bridge over river Ganga between Patna and Sonepur;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways ( SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) Detailed investigation and final location survey for construction of a railway bridge across river Ganga between Patna and Sonepur have been taken up by MIs. RITES. Model studies are being done by Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Research Institute, Roorkee and after their completion, the alignment and configuration of the bridge will get finalised. Once the design and alignment of the bridge is finalised, the cost estimates shall be firmed up and the proposal will be processed for requisite clearances. The work would be taken up after these clearances have been received.