(a) the details of ongoing/pending railway projects
under Konkan Railway including Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi
section, project-wise;
(b) the details of funds allocated/spent thereon;
(c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Railways
to widen the railway network under Konkan Railway; and
(d) the time frame set for the completion of the pending projects?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA )
(a): There is no ongoing/pending railway project under Konkan Railway.
As far as Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi section is concerned, on the request of
Maharashtra Maritime Board, only preliminary feasibility survey for the
proposed Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi rail connectivity was undertaken by Konkan
Railway Corporation Limited and the report was submitted to them in April,
2010. Thereafter, no communication has been received from Maharashtra
Maritime Board in this regard.
(b) to (d): Do not arise.