Question : NEW RAILWAY PROJECTS FOR NE REGION



(a) the details of the new Railway projects initiated for the North East Region during the last one year; and

(b) the time by which these projects are likely to be started and completed?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a): Details of new projects included in the Budget for North East Region during the last one year are:

1. Dimapur-Kohima New Line (88 km.)
2. Azra-Byrnihat New Line (30 km.)
3. Aluabari Road-Siliguri gauge conversion (76 kms)
4. Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) New line (100 kms)

(b): Preliminary arrangements like Final Location Survey, preparation of plan, estimates etc are being taken up. The projects would be completed in the coming years as per the availability of resources.