Question : Extension of Patna-Kolkata Express

(a) whether the Government is formulating any scheme for the extension of Patna-Kolkata Express;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the East Central Railway has sent any proposal to the Ministry of Railways with regard to the extension of the said train;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the Government will consider the said proposal?

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) No, Sir.
(d) & (e) Do not arise.
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