Funds needed for Konkan Railway doubling, states asked to share costs: Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
Vaishnaw said that Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has taken up the work of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the doubling of identified sections (approx 263 km) to increase the capacity of the route.
The Ministry of Railways has the maximum share — 66.35% — in KRCL, followed by Maharashtra (15.11%), Karnataka (10.30%), Goa and Kerala (4.12% each). (PTI) Stating that the doubling of Konkan Railway Line, which passes through the geologically sensitive Western Ghats, is necessary, Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday said that the state governments concerned have been approached to make a contribution, as per their share, to the project.
Vaishnaw said that Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has taken up the work of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the doubling of identified sections (approx 263 km) to increase the capacity of the route.
“Out of the 739-km route under Konkan Railways’ jurisdiction, doubling of Roha-Veer and Madgaon-Majorda sections (around 55-km stretch) has already been completed. To increase the capacity of the remaining 685-km route, doubling is required. This requires substantial investment with the contribution from all the shareholding state governments,” said the minister in the Lok Sabha.
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