(a) the total funds allocated for the development of Suburban Network Railway Service of South Western Railways and Southern Railways;
(b) the details of funds allocated for passenger amenities, rolling stock, etc.; and
(c) the long term approach of the Government to improve the suburban railway services in Bengaluru?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) and (b) : Total fund allocated exclusively for development of suburban network in Southern Railway is 14 crore for the year 2017-18. Apart from this, 1.8125 crore for upgradation of maintenance of suburban rolling stock has been allocated over Southern/South Western Railways. Further, 113.54 crore for passenger amenities have also been allocated which includes works on Railway network where EMU trains are running.
(c) : Suburban Railway services in Bengaluru will be improved as per provisions of Indian Railways’ policy on Suburban Railway System. Accordingly, two works identified by State Government i.e. (i) Conversion of 15 existing short distance passenger trains with 12 cars MEMU trains, and (ii) Enhancement of maintenance facilities for MEMU shed at Banaswadi have been approved by the Ministry of Railways in 2017-18.
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