Question : GAUGE CONVERSION OF RANGIYA-JORAI RAIL LINE



(a) whether the Government are aware of the long standing demands of gauge conversion of Ranglya-Jorai meter gauge into broad gauge line in Assam; and

(b) if so, the action being taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) & (b): No,Sir. However,. work of gauge conversion of Jorai-New BongaJgaon has been taken up as a part of gauge conversion of New Jalpaiguri-New Bongaigaon. which is in progress.