Question : CONNECTING PORTS WITH BROAD GAUGE LINE

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(a) whether the Government propose to connect all Ports to Broad Gauge Railway Line;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the time by which all ports are likely to be connected with unigauge line; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )

(a)to(d): All the major ports in the country are already connected with the Broad Gauge rail network. Port connectivity is planned based on traffic justification.