Question : RAILWAY RESERVATION COUNTER IN MANIPUR



(a) whether the Government are aware that the return tickets are not booked at the Railway Reservation Counter at MSRTC Complex Imphal;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there is any proposal to introduce more Railways Reservation Counter in Manipur;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether there is any Quota of Seats/berths for Manipur in trains which are originated from Guwahati and Dimapur; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways ( SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH )

(a) to (f): A statement is attached.


STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARTS (a) to (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1854 BY SHRI HOLKHOMANG HAOKIP TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2000 REGARDING RAILWAY RESERVATION COUNTER IN MANIPUR.

(a) Facilities for onward and return journey reservation already exist in computerised passenger reservation system at Imphal.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir. There is no proposal for opening of more computer Reservation Counters in Manipur at present.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) Yes, Sir. Emergency quotas have been earmarked under the control of Manipur State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to meet the last minute demand Ex. Guwahati and Dimapur.

(f) The following emergency quotas have been provided at Imphal PRS under the control of MSRTC:-

Train No.	2AC 3AC SL
4055 Dn. Ex. Dimapur - 2 2 5960 Dn. Ex. Dimapur - - 2 2423 Dn. Ex. Guwahati 2 2 - 2435 Dn. Ex. Guwahati 2 2 - 5621 Dn. Ex. Guwahati 2 - 2 5646 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2 5651 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2 5624 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2 5626 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2 5628 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2 5630 Dn. Ex. Guwahati - - 2