Will the Minister of |
RAILWAYS |
be pleased to state:- |
(a) whether the Railways propose to start manning of unmanned railway level crossings in rural areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Railways propose to make an amendment in the provision meant for funds sharing for the construction of railway level crossings in the rural areas; and
(d) if so, the details thereof? |
ANSWER |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) and (b) Manning of level crossings is not location dependent. Decision for manning of level crossings depends on the train vehicle units (TVUs) being handled at those level crossings. Presently, the level crossings irrespective of their location (urban or rural) are manned, if the TVUs are greater than 3000.
(c) No, Madam.
(d) Does not arise. |
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