Question : DOUBLING OF RAILWAY TRACK BETWEEN BARASAT-HASNABAD SECTION



(a) whether the work on doubling of railway track between Barasat-Hasnabad section is going at a very slow pace;

(b) if so, the status of the project; and

(c) the time frame by which the project would be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(DR. R. VELU )

(a) to (c) : The work was targeted for completion during 2008-09 but will spill over to 2009-10 due to delay in land acquisition, contract failure and abnormally heavy rain.The progress of project is about 50% and is targeted for completion during 2009-10.