March 22, 2002

    A consolidated plan for identifying all the inputs wherever required, e.g., doubling/laying additional lines, electrification, improvement in signalling, track structure rolling stock etc., including the funds required is being prepared.

    Strengthening high density corridors by means of additional lines and other necessary inputs is a continuous and ongoing process. As a part of this exercise, a number of works which will result in strengthening the Golden Quadrilateral have been taken up and are in progress.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways , Shri O.Rajagopal in a written reply to a question by Shri P.Prabhakar Reddy in the Rajya Sabha today.