Question : INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRAINS



(a) the details of new trains announced in Railway Budget 2009-10;

(b) whether these trains have been introduced as per announcement;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the details of new trains proposed to be introduced under Western Railway?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c): Of the 78 pairs of new trains announced in Railway Budget 2009-10, for introduction, 22 pairs have been introduced as per details at Appendix-I.

(d): The trains announced in the Railway Budget are likely to be introduced during the course of financial year.

(e): 9 pairs of new trains announced in the Railway Budget 2009-10 serve Western Railway. Of these 3 pairs have been introduced till date as per Appendix-II.