(a) whether a separate Pucca platform and cover are being provided for the wagons commuting at Puri/Khurda and Nayagarh railway stations;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether a separate Pucca platform and cover are being provided for the wagons commuting at Puri/Khurda and Nayagarh railway stations;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) & (b): No, Madam.
(c): There is no goods shed at Puri. Pucca platform without cover is available at Khurda and the number of rakes handled in a month is less than stipulated traffic as per policy guidelines. For provision of cover at Nayagarh, pucca platform is available and cover has not been provided as loose commodity (mainly iron ore) is handled.
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