(a) whether the survey for doubling Bandel-Katwa railway line bas been completed;
(b) if so, whether the estimate for completion of double line has also been arrived at; and
(c) if so, the time by which the doubling work is likely to be started and completed?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Railways (SHRI DIGVlJAY SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir.
(c): Based on the justification furnished in the survey report, the work of doubling of Bandel-Jirat section, a part of Bandel-Katwa section has been included in the Budget of 2001-2002 at a cost of Rs. 47 cr. The work would be taken up once the Budget is passed by the Parliament. Work will be progressed and completed as per availability of resources.