Lok Sabha Question No. 408 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Train Services from Rajasthan
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ranjeeta Koli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021

## TRAIN SERVICES FROM RAJASTHAN

†*408. SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  names  of  States  which  share  highest  number  of  train passengers with Rajasthan;
- (b)  whether  it  is  proposed  to  start  new  train  services  to  those States from Rajasthan for which there is a demand;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 408 BY SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  24.03.2021  REGARDING  TRAIN SERVICES FROM RAJASTHAN

(a):  State-wise details of number of passengers is not maintained by Indian Railways.

(b) to (d): Indian Railways does not run train services on State-wise basis  as  trains  on  Indian  Railway  network  operates  across  State boundaries.  However,  North  Western  Railway  and  West  Central Railway  primarily  serve  stations  located  in  the  State  of  Rajasthan. During 2019-20, 10 trains (single journey) were introduced over North Western  Railway  while  04  trains  (single  journey)  were  introduced over West Central Railway.   Besides, introduction of new trains is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic demand, availability of resources, etc.

With a view to augment and further strengthen rail network in the State of Rajasthan, as on 01.04.2020, 30 projects (11 new lines, 05-gauge conversion and 14 doubling) covering a total length of 5,173 km  and  costing ₹ 57,247  crore,  falling  fully/partly  in  the  State  of Rajasthan are in different stages of Planning/Sanction/Execution.

Average  annual  Budget  allocation  on  infrastructure  projects and safety works, falling fully/partly in Rajasthan during 2014-19 has been increased to ₹ 2,951  crore  per  year  from ₹ 682 crore  per  year during  2009-14,  i.e.  increase  of  333%.    Budget  allocation  for  these projects  in  2019-20,  2020-21  and  2021-22  has  been  increased  to ₹ 4,686  crore, ₹ 4,582  crore  and ₹ 4,986  crore  respectively  which  is

587%,  572%  and  631%  higher  than  the  average  annual  budget allocation of 2009-14 respectively. Execution  of  two  cost  sharing  projects  namely    Ratlam  Dungarpur  via  Banswara  New  Line  (Length  -  189  km.,  anticipated Cost -₹ 4,262 crore) and Ajmer (Nasirabad) - Tonk  -Sawai Madhopur (Chauth Ka Barwara) New  Line ( Length - 165 Km. , anticipated Cost -₹ 1,980  crore)  are  held  up  as  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  not fulfilled  their  earlier  commitment  of  providing  land  free  of  cost  and sharing 50% construction cost of these projects. Moreover,  augmentation  of  infrastructure  and  introduction  of train services is a continuous and ongoing process.

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