(a) the present status of work on the proposed extension of
Rangia-Murkongselek railway line to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh;
(b) the time by which the said project is likely to be completed; and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c): Murkongselek-Pasighat new line (30.617 km) project has been
included in Budget 2011-12 as extension to Rangiya Jn – Murkongselek Gauge
Conversion work. Final Location Survey for this project has been completed
and geo-technical investigation taken up. Target of completion has not yet
been fixed. Project would be completed in coming years as per the availability
of resources.