(a) the time by which the conversion of Mahuva-Dhasa rail line in
Gujarat from meter gauge to broad gauge is likely to be taken up;
(b) whether the Pipavav Port Authority was involved in this project
and to share the expenditure towards the same but the amount has not
been paid by the Authority;
(c) if so, whether the Ministry of Railways is keenly watching Pipavav
Line which put lot of inconvenience to the masses; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )
(a): Gauge conversion of Mahuva-Dhasa has already been completed and
section commissioned for goods traffic.
(b): Yes, Sir, M/s Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (GPPL) which is involved
in this project has not paid its full equity.
(c) & (d): The work of gauge conversion of Surendranagar-Pipavav line
has been implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle, Pipavav Rail
Corporation Ltd. (PRCL) with participation of Ministry of Railways &
GPPL. To enable Zonal Railway to complete the balance works, adequate
funds have been made available after making necessary adjustments from
apportioned earnings of PRCL.