Lok Sabha Question No. 4511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Modernizing Amenities/Facilities at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4511 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## MODERNIZING AMENITIES/FACILITIES AT STATIONS

4511. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  intends  to  redevelop  and  modernize  amenities  and facilities  for  passengers  at  the  railway  stations  in  Kerala  namely,  Ezhukone, Mavelikkara, Chengannur, Changanassery and Kuri under Southern Railways; (b) if so, the details thereof along with funds allocated and works in progress/proposed/awaiting sanctions; (c) whether the Government further intends to construct under pass at Chenthara, Mylom, and Kariyara to facilitate ease of traffic and further construct a rail over bridge  in  lieu  of  Avaneeswaram  level  cross  to  decongest  traffic  movement  and ensure  ease  of  traffic  that  is  likely  to  aggravate  in  the  event  of  post  covid resumption of train services from Kollam-Sengottai path; (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof along with details of any representation received in this  regard  from  Kerala  Government  and  appropriate  authorities  of  Southern Railways; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(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.4511 BY SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH                 TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  30.03.2022  REGARDING  MODERNIZING AMENITIES/FACILITIES AT STATIONS

(a) & (b):  Mavelikkara station  and Changanacheri Station were developed under  'Adarsh  Station'  scheme  during  2010-11.    Chengannur  station  was developed under 'Model' 'Modern' and 'Adarsh' station schemes.  Ezhukone and  Kuri  stations      in  Southern  Railway    have  been    provided  with  all essential amenities commensurate  with  volume  of  passenger  traffic handled    at  those  stations.    Further,  upgradation  and  modernization  of stations  are  a  continuous  process  subject  to  volume  of  traffic  and availability of funds. The details of allocation and expenditure for development and maintenance of stations are done zonal railway-wise and not station-wise or state-wise.  Passenger amenities are generally funded under Plan Head 53 'Passenger Amenities'. The details of funds allocated and  spent  under  'Passenger  Amenities  Plan  Head'  during  the  last  three years and current year are as under:

| Rupees in crores      | Rupees in crores   | Rupees in crores     |
|-----------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
| Plan Head 53 Railway) | - 'Passenger       | Amenities' (Southern |
| Year                  | Allocation         | Expenditure          |
| 2018-19               | 108.47             | 57.56                |
| 2019-20               | 111.55             | 114.44               |
| 2020-21               | 213.11             | 204.71               |
| 2021-22*              | 218.22             | 115.80               |

(c) & (d):  Underpass are provided only in lieu of level crossing, subject to feasibility at site and consent for closure of level crossing (LC).  There is no LC at Chenthara, Mylom and Karyara.  Rail Under Bridge (RUB) at these locations can be considered by Railways on deposit terms, provided State Government  agrees  to  bear  100%  cost  of  construction  and  maintenance subject to its feasibility.  However, construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of LC No.519 at Avaneeswaram has been sanctioned on cost sharing basis with State Government.  Alignment details for approval of 'General Arrangement  Drawing'  (GAD)  is  not  received  from  State  Government. Further action will be taken after receipt of the same.

(e):  Does not arise.

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