(a) whether it is a fact that a number of petitions have been received by his Ministry for revival of Tezpur (old) Railway Station under NF Railway in Assam and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether it is also a fact that newly constructed Dekargaon Railway station is quite far from Tezpur town and passengers are facing problem to catch the trains; and
(c) if so, the action taken by the Ministry to meet the demand of passengers?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a): Yes, Madam. A few representations have been received including a reference from Chief Minister, Assam on the revival of Tezpur (old) station.
(b): Dekargaon railway station is located at a distance of about 7 Km from Tezpur town.
(c): Dekargaon-Tezpur town, part of the Meter Gauge track, was not converted to Broad Gauge at the request of the then Assam Government. Reconnection of Tezpur town to Dekargaon has been mooted subsequently.
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