Question : EXTENSION OF SHUTTLE TRAINS



(a) whether a number of shuttles are running between Delhi/New Delhi to Palwal;

(b) if so, whether representations have been received from the passengers coming from Kosi Kalan in Uttar Pradesh and Hodel in Haryana for extending the frequency of these shuttles up to Kosi Kalan to give more benefits to the passengers who are daily making Up and Down for attending their offices and business in Delhi;

(c) if so, by when the services of these shuttles are likely to be extended; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor ?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) & (d) At present, there is no proposal to introduce more Shuttle train on Delhi/New Delhi-Palwal-Kosi Kalan section and to extend Palwal bound Shuttle trains upto Kosi Kalan due to operational and resource constraints.