5th December, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


USE OF OLD UNUSED TRACKS


RAJYA SABHA

The materials, released from main link track renewals which still have residual service life, are re-used for laying track in gauge conversion and secondary renewal, where it can meet the requirement.

During the current financial year, till October 31, 2003, a total of 690 kms, has been renewed with used material released from the track.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Basanagouda R. Patil in a written reply to a question from Shri Santosh Bagrodia in the Rajya Sabha today.