(a) whether the Railways propose to set- up multi-functional complexes, develop of
world class stations and set-up locomotive and Railway factories and undertake other
developmental projects under the public-private partnership model;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Railways propose to take up such projects in the under-developed and
developing areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Certain areas such as development of world class stations,
setting up of manufacturing units for rolling stock and port connectivity projects
have been identified for possible execution through public private partnership route.
39 Railway Stations have so far been identified for development into world class
station.
Greenfield Electric Locomotive factory at Madhepura (Bihar), Diesel Locomotive
Factory at Marhoura and ancillary units of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works and Diesel
Locomotive Works at Dankuni (West Bengal) have been identified for development
through partnership with Private Sector. Development of multi-functional complexes
has been envisaged by Railway at 66 stations, either on its own or through Rail Land
Development Authority in Joint Venture with Railway’s Public Sector Undertakings,
such as, IRCON International Limited, RITES Limited and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
(c) & (d): These projects are taken up in a need based manner and not in terms of
State jurisdictions.