(a) whether there is any proposal to build 31 new rail
overbridges to ease traffic chaos in Delhi;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether the Government has conducted any survey of
constructing over bridges in other parts of the National Capital
Region comprising of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Rajasthan; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. No such proposal has yet been received from
the State Govt. However, there are 31 level crossings falling
in Delhi having traffic density of one lakh or more TVUs (TVU -
A unit obtained by multiplying the number of trains with the
number of road vehicles passing over the level crossing in 24
hours) i.e. qualifying for replacement by Road over/under
bridges on cost sharing basis.
(c) & (d): No, Sir. No such special surveys are conducted by
Railways. However, census of traffic at the level crossings is
conducted after every three years. The list of level crossings
having traffic density of one lakh or more TVUs are brought to
the notice of concerned State Governments periodically with
request to sponsor proposals for their replacement by Road
over/under bridges on cost sharing basis.