Lok Sabha Question No. 2711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Stoppage at Alur Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Prajwal Revanna

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## STOPPAGE AT ALUR STATION

2711. SHRI PRAJWAL REVANNA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of new train services started in Karnataka during the last five years;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  laid  the  foundation  for  new  railway  projects  in Karnataka and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Ministry has any plans for train stoppage at Alur taluk of Hassan district which is a much needed demand from the people of that area and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the reasons for not halting trains at Alur station despite having infrastructure and manpower; and
- (e) whether the Ministry has received any requests for stopping of Karwar express at Channarayapatna station and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)  to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2711  BY  SHRI  PRAJWAL  REVANNA  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 10.03.2021 REGARDING STOPPAGE AT ALUR STATION

- (a) Indian Railways do not run train services on State- wise basis as Railway network straddles  across  State  boundaries.    However,  during  the  financial  year  2015-16  to 2019-20,  on  originating/terminating  basis,  36  pairs  of  train  services  have  been introduced serving the various stations located in the State of Karnataka.
- (b)    During  the  above  period,  foundation  stone  has  been  laid  for  04  projects  (new line/gauge  conversion/doubling)  falling  fully/partly  in  the  State  of  Karnataka,  as detailed below:-
- (c) & (d) Alur halt is presently not in operation. As such, stoppage of trains at Alur halt is not feasible, at present.
- (e)  A  large  number  of  representations  are  received  at  various  levels  of  Railway administration  viz.  Railway  station,  Division,  Zonal  Headquarter  and  Railway  Board level inter  alia  for  provision  of  stoppage  of  trains,  a  compendium  of  which  is  not maintained.  These are examined /considered and action as found feasible and justified is  taken  from  time  to  time,  which  is  an  ongoing  exercise.  However,  prior  to discontinuation of regular passenger carrying trains w.e.f 23.03.2020, Channarayapatna  was  served  by  7  pairs  of  train  services.  Besides,  provision  of stoppages is an ongoing process on Indian Railways.

| S.No.   | Name of the project                                                              | Year of   | Foundation stone                                    | Foundation stone                |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
|         |                                                                                  | sanction  | Laid by                                             | Date of laying foundation stone |
| 1.      | Arsikere-Tumkuru (96 Km)                                                         | 2015-16   | Former Hon'ble Minister of Railways Shri S.P Prabhu | 15.05.2016                      |
| 2.      | Yelahanka-Penukonda (120.55 Km)                                                  | 2015-16   | Former Hon'ble Minister of Railways Shri S.P Prabhu | 15.05.2016                      |
| 3.      | Hubballi-Chikjajur (190 Km)                                                      | 2015-16   | Former Hon'ble Minister of Railways Shri S.P Prabhu | 15.05.2016                      |
| 4.      | Baiyyappanahalli 3rd Coaching Terminal (Sri Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya Bengaluru) | 2015-16   | Former Hon'ble Minister of Railways Shri S.P Prabhu | 16.01.2017                      |

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