Question : RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN CHHITAUNI AND TAMKURI



(a) the progress made in laying a new railway line between Chhitauni and Tamkuri under North- Eastern Railways;

(b) the time by which work on this railway line is likely to begin; and

(c) the provision made for the same ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a) to (c): Chhitauni- Tamkuhi Road new line project has been included in the Supplementary Demand for Grants 2006-07 and approved by the Parliament in the current session. Preliminary work would be taken up once sanction is issued. An outlay of Rs. 1 lakh has been provided during 2006-07.