Question : GAUGE CONVERSION OF VILLUPURAM-TRICHY RAIL LINE



(a) whether any priority is being accorded to the gauge conversion of Villupuram-Trichy rail line via Mayiladuturai, Kumbakonam and Thanjavur; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) and (b): The work is included in the Budget and will be taken up after obtaining requisite clearances. Action for obtaining clearances has already been initiated.