(a) whether the Railways have received representations from the Madhya Pradesh Government and other
representatives for starting new trains/providing additional coaches/ of trains/stoppages of major
express trains at various stations of Madhya Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details of the said representations received and the action taken thereupon?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. Representations from Hon’ble Members of Parliament/ Ministers/organizations/associations
/ different levels of state governments, including that of Government of Madhya Pradesh have been received at
various levels of railway administration for introduction of new trains, extension of trains and stoppages of
trains etc. These are examined and action as found feasible and justified, is taken.
However, trains are not introduced on a state wise basis but on the basis of traffic demand,
operational feasibility, commercial justification and availability of resources.