(a) whether the Government are contemplating to introduce the second new broad-gauge rail link from Guwahati to Tinsukia via Dimapur;
(b) if so, whether any study has been conducted in. this regard;
(c) if so.. the details thereof; and
(d) if not; the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
(d): Doubling of single line sections/providing multiple lines on double line sections is taken up when their carrying capacity is saturated. The traffic on the, suggested section has not yet reached the level to justify its doubling. Doubling will be cons1dered once the traffic warrants the same, subject to availability of resources.