Question : SURVEY IN UTTAR PRADESH



(a) the details of those completed surveys for gauge conversion on which work has not started yet in Uttar Pradesh, project-wise;

(b) the details of funds allocated/spent thereon; and

(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways to start and complete the said gauge conversion projects in a time bound manner?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHARY)

(a): Details of those completed survey for gauge conversion on which work has not yet started in Uttar Pradesh is as under: Mathura-Vrindavan (12 km), Pilibhit-Shahjahnpur (84.09 km), Bahraich-Mailani (including Nanpara-Nepalganj Road (215.57 km) and Indara-Dohrighat (34.37 km).

(b) & (c): Works are not yet sanctioned. As such, no planning for their completion can be done.