LOK SABHA
Introduction
and cancellation of trains including Shatabdi Expresses is an
ongoing process subject to pattern of traffic, operational feasibility
and availability of resources. Since train-wise profitability
is not maintained, names of loss making Shatabdi expresses is
not available.
However, Shatabdi
Expresses on the following routes have been/are being cancelled
due to poor patronization during 2002-2003: Bareilly-New Delhi
Shatabdi Express, Bhatinda-New Delhi Shatabdi Express, and Tata
Howrah Shatabdi Express.
This information was given by the
Minister of State for Railways Shri Bandaru Dattaraya in a written
reply to a question from Shri A. Brahmanaiah in the Lok Sabha
today.
