(a) whether the earth work and construction of bridges on small nallahs for doubling of rail line from Paldhi to Amalner was completed during 1985;
(b) if so, the reasons for not starting rest of the work of laying double line on the said route so far; and
(c) the time by which the doubling work is likely to be started and completed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) to (c): No, Sir. However, work of patch doubling between Amalner-Takarkheda and Takarkheda-Dharangaon was taken up in 1989-90. Earthwork and bridges completed between Amalner-Dharangaon. Work was subsequently abandoned as was not required from traffic consideration.