Question : ROUTE RELAY INTERLOCKING



(a) whether an investment of Rs. 10.35 crore on Route Relay Interlocking at Gaya has remained idle even after a lapse of 8 years;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the time by when the work is likely to be re-started and completed?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) to (c) Provision of Route Relay Interlocking at Gaya was planned as a part of replacement of Signalling gears and for improving/simplifying the operations and maintenance. Gaya Yard required remodelling for providing additional operational facilities like extension of platform length , additional crossovers and impending third line between Gaya and Manpur. The yard remodelling plan could only be finalised recently. The work of Route Relay Interlocking is proposed to be taken up after completion of yard remodelling work and completed by 30.6.2003.

In the meanwhile, major portion of material which had been procured for Route Relay Interlocking work has been utilised for completing other sanctioned works.