(a) whether there is a request to construct a ROB at Vathuruthy, Wellington Island, Kochi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether there is a request to construct a ROB at Vathuruthy, Wellington Island, Kochi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. There was request for construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Vathuruthy in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No.76 in between Ernakulam Junction and Mattancery stations of Thiruvananthapuram Division. As per the record of Railway, this LC exists on National Highway. The work of construction of ROB at this LC was sanctioned in 2015-16. After signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 10.11.2014 between Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORTH), this work was deleted from the list of sanctioned works. However, it has now emerged that the classification of road as National Highway or State Highway is under confirmation. Railway will take necessary action for reinstatement of sanction of ROB at this LC after obtaining fresh consent from State Government for cost sharing and fulfillment of other prerequisites.
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