(a) the present number of metre gauge lines in the country, zone-wise;
(b) the number of metre gauge lines converted into broad gauge lines;
(c) whether unavailability of sufficient funds is hindering the conversion of metre gauge lines into broad gauge;
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
(e) if not, the reaction of the Government thereto along with the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?