Question : Restructuring of Zones

(a) whether the Railways have taken any decision in regard to recommendations made by the Committee constituted for restructuring of the Railways;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which final decision in this regard is likely to be taken;

(c) whether the said Committee has contemplated on regional and geographical components in comparison to administrative and operational components for ensuring uniform development expansion of Railways across the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Railways to give importance to regional geographical components while taking decision on the restructuring of the railway zones?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) & (b): No final decision has been taken on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Dr. Bibek Debroy on restructuring. No timeframe can be indicated at this stage.

(c): There are no specific recommendations in this regard.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.
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