Question : NEW RAILWAY LINES

(a) whether the Railways propose new railway line from Nazibabad to Gajraula via Kotwali-Nahtaur-Noorpur;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the new railway line project on Sambhal-Gajraula via Hasanpur section has been sanctioned; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) The Gajraula-Mainpuri (via Sambhal and Hasanpur) new line project proposal could not be advanced as necessary approval from Planning Commission was not received.