Question : INTRODUCTION OF INTER CITY TRAIN BETWEEN GWALIOR AND INDORE



(a) whether a decision was taken to start an inter-city train No. 11412-1142, to and fro, between Gwalior and Indore, with effect from July 1999;

(b) if so, whether the same was deferred consequent on need for additional rakes, engines and services in connection with Kargil operations last year; and

(c) if so, the time by which the said decision is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) to (c) : It was proposed to introduce 1141/1142 Indore- Gwalior Express (tri-weekly) during 1999-2000. As the matter regarding change in timings of this train is under adjudication in High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, this train has not yet been introduced.