12th December, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


BG LINE FROM PIPAVAV PORT TO SURENDRANAGAR


RAJYA SABHA

The entire project to connect Gandhinagar with the Ahmedabad-Delhi broad gauge line including conversion of Adraj Moti-Kalol in Gujarat is planned for completion during 2004-2005 depending upon availability of resources. The anticipated cost of the project is Rs. 49.96 crores. An outlay of Rs. 15 crore has been provided for the project during 2003-2004.

Thirty hectares out of the 45—hectare land has been acquired. Earthwork and bridgework is in various stages of progress.

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