Question : CONSTRUCTION OF ABOHAR FAZILKA RAIL LINE



(a) the progress so far made in construction of Abohar-Fazilka rail line project;

(b) the expenditure incurred on the project, till date; and

(c) the time by which work on the project is likely to be completed ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU )

(a): Final location survey has been completed. Soil investigation for major bridges completed. Land acquisition is under process and an amount of Rs.6.20 crore has been deposited with the State Government of Punjab for acquisition of land.

(b): An expenditure of about Rs. 6.47 crore (provisional) has been incurred on the project upto end of Feb. ’05.

(c): The target date for completion of this project has not yet been fixed.