(a) whether with a view to avoid the huge expenditure involved in gauge conversion, the Ministry is contemplating developing of new `convertible` bogies which can be plied on both meter gauge as well as the broad gauge lines;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether Ministry is going to import such convertible bogies from Japan;
(d) if so, the details of the deal proposed to be signed with Japan in this regard, indicating the number of bogies alongwith total cost thereof; and
(e) the time likely to be taken in inducting such bogies in Indian Railways?