Question : GAUGE CONVERSION IN TAMIL NADU



(a) whether the Railways propose to convert the meter gauge line of Agasthianpalli-Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu into broad gauge line;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time frame set for its completion?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b): Gauge conversion of Agastiyampalli-Vedarannyam meter gauge line has already been taken up as a part of Mayiladuturai-Thiruvarur-Karaikudi & Tiruturaipundi-Agastiyampalli gauge conversion project.

(c): No target date for completion of Agastiyampalli-Vedarannyam gauge conversion has been fixed.