Question : NEW RAILWAY LINES



(a) the name of the states where the work of laying new rail lines is going on for the last three years, State-wise; and

(b) the time by which the work of laying new railway lines is likely to be completed project-wise;

(c) the time by which the work of laying railway line is likely to be completed on the Rohtak-Jhajjar-Rewari rail route; and

(d) the time by which trains are likely to run on Sonepat- Gohana-Jind rail route?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) & (b): The Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.

(c): On the Rewari to Rohtak route, Rewari - Jhajjar section has been completed & Jhajjar-Rohtak is expected to be completed in 2010-11.

(d): The work on Sonepat-Gohana-Jind rail route is in progress and is targeted for completion in 2012-13. Train services will commence on this route after completion of works and certification by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS).