EXPANSION OF RAIL LINES IN 2003-2004

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Addition of 1340 kilometres of broad gauge lines has been targeted for completion during the current financial year 2003-2004. These include new lines, gauge conversion and doublings.

In addition, several new lines, gauge conversion works and doubling projects were in progress.

Indian Railways have 63,140 route kilometres of rail network all over the country as on April 1, 2002.