(a) the present status of work on new railway lines between Indore and Dahod and gauge conversion
between Ratlam and Khandwa; and
(b) the time frame set for the completion of these works?
(a) the present status of work on new railway lines between Indore and Dahod and gauge conversion
between Ratlam and Khandwa; and
(b) the time frame set for the completion of these works?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): The present status of Dahod-Indore new line and Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola gauge conversion projects
is as under:
(i) Dahod-Indore (200.97 km) via Sardarpur, Dhar new line: Physical Execution has been taken up where land
is available. 3 minor bridges and 60000 cum earthwork have been completed. An expenditure of Rs 61.34 crore
has been incurred upto March’ 2010 and an outlay of ` 75 crore has been provided during 2010-11.
(ii) Ratlam-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola (472.64 km) gauge conversion: Preliminary works like preparation of plan,
estimates, Final Location Survey, etc. are in advance stage of completion. Execution work has been taken
up in Akola-Akot section (43.50 km). An outlay of ` 40 crore has been provided during 2010-11.
(b): The time period of completion of these projects will depend upon availability of resources.