Question : INTRODUCTION OF A TRAIN BETWEEN VASCO-KERALA

(a) whether the railways have received representations from the people of Goa to start a train from Vasco to Kerala via Mangalore; and

(b) if so, the time by which the train is likely to be started?

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

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Introduction of Goa ? Ernakulam Express via Mangalore has been announced in the Railway Budget for 2009-10.