Question : DELHI-UNA RAIL LINE



(a) the present status of further extension of the Delhi-Una Rail line; and

(b) the time by which the doubling and electrification of this line is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a): New line work from Nangal Dam-Talwara has been taken up and Nangal Dam-Una-Churaru Takarala has already been completed.On Churaru Takarala-Amb Andaura (11 kms.), land acquisition has been taken up.

(b): Doubling and electrification of Una-Talwara section is not a sanctioned work.