Question : Extension of New Railway Line

(a) the stretches where extension of new railway line is proposed in Sarguja area of Chhattisgarh;

(b) whether any proposal has been received for upgrading Ambikapur railway station into a Model Railway Station; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) Chirimiri-Barwadih new line project passing through Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh has been sanctioned at an anticipated cost of `1137 crore subject to requisite Government approvals.

(b) & (c) The Model Station Scheme for upgradation of amenities at stations was in vogue upto the year 2008. Since the year 2009, station upgradation is done under the Adarsh Station Scheme. Ambikapur Railway station has already been developed under Adarsh Station Scheme.
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