(a) the criteria adopted for construction of railway crossings
in the country;
(b) the number of railway crossings the work on which has not
been started/completed despite meeting the criteria, zone-wise; and
(c) the steps being taken in this regard by the Railways?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) As per statutory obligation, Railway liability is limited to
provide new level crossings in consultation with the State Government
at the time of laying new railway lines. Provision of a new level
crossing after 10 years of commissioning of line is carried out as
deposit work. Sponsoring authority is required to bear the initial
capital cost as well as capitalized cost of annual recurring maintenance
and operational cost. In general, new level crossings are not being
permitted on open line from safety considerations.
(b) and (c) The work of provision of level crossing (if any) is taken
up along with new line construction and completed with commissioning of
projects.