Question : ATTACHMENT OF IST CLASS COMPARTMENT TO RAJDHANI EXPRESS



(a) whether the Government plan to attach Ist class compartment to Rajdhani Express service between New Delhi- Dimapur, keeping in view the security aspect of VIPs in the present scenario;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be introduced;

(c) whether the Government are also planning to increase frequency of Rajdhani Express on this section from twice a week to daily basis;

(d) if so, time by which it is likely to be made operational; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Increase in frequency of trains is a continuous process and is dependant on traffic pattern, availability of resources and operational constraints.