Question : TEMPORARY ROADS ON JAMMU SRINAGAR SECTION



(a) whether it is a fact that temporary roads are prepared for laying of Railway tracks from Jammu to Srinagar;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Railways for the permanent use of these roads by the locals;

(d) whether the Railways propose to construct world’s highest railway project in the country;

(e) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the estimated cost thereof; and

(f) the time by which the said project is likely to be made operational along with the likely revenue potential therefrom?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Access Roads totaling about 202 km are being constructed by Railways at their cost to facilitate construction of railway line from Jammu to Srinagar.

(c) : On completion of the project, these roads will be handed over to the State Government for further use.

(d) : No, Madam.

(e) & (f) : Do not arise.