41 New Railway Line Projects in progress

A total number of 41 new line projects and 20 gauge conversion projects have been included in the Railway Budgets during the last three years and current year which mainly cover backward, rural and under-developed regions of the country. Surveys for 175 new line and 20 gauge conversion projects have been taken up during the same period.

The projects are in various stages of progress as per the availability of funds. None of the projects has been fully completed out of these projects.

The project-wise details of the funds allocated and expenditure incurred is available in Railway Budget documents. State-wise expenditure is not maintained.

The projects are progressing as per the availability of funds. No time frame is feasible to be give.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Ministry of Railways, Dr. R. Velu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Source : Equity Bulls

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