(a) whether the Railways are aware that due to non-availability
of rake points at various locations in the country, the supply of
commodities/fertilizers etc. has been affected;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps being taken to provide rake points at important
locations in the country, particularly in Gujarat and Madhya
Pradesh; and
(d) the locations identified for the purpose, State-wise?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MUKUL ROY)
(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION
NO. 123 BY SHRI DEORAJ SINGH PATEL AND DR. MAHENDRASINH P.CHAUHAN TO BE
ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 22.03.2012 REGARDING RAKE POINTS IN THE COUNTRY.
(a) No Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Development of freight terminals including provision of rake points
is a continuous process. 148 number of freight terminal works including
improvement of existing terminals and construction of new terminals are
sanctioned and are in progress over Indian Railways. Out of these,
16 works are for Madhya Pradesh and 6 are for Gujarat. The Railways
have also introduced a new Policy called the Private Freight Terminal
Scheme in which freight terminals are being developed with the participation
of the private sector.
(d) State-wise details of the identified locations are provided at Appendix.