(a) whether the Government have received any proposal for doubling of railway line between Barauni and Katihar which is main line for connecting North-Eastern States; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government have received any proposal for doubling of railway line between Barauni and Katihar which is main line for connecting North-Eastern States; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): Doubling of single line sections/providing multiple lines on double line sections is taken up when their carrying capacity is saturated. The traffic on the suggested section has not yet reached the level to justify its doubling. Doubling will be considered once the traffic warrants the same subject to availability of resources.