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Telangana is the most backward area in Andhra Pradesh. I would request the hon. Minister to give emphasis on this issue. Similarly, Nanded to Muthked broad gauge line has to be completed.
As per the Ninth Plan National Guidelines, all meter gauge lines should be converted into broad gauge ones. But in Andhra Pradesh, the gauge conversion is not taking place. For example, the work on the conversion of Nizamabad to Bollaram broad gauge line has not started. Muthked to Nizamabad (80 km.) line is also pending due to problems in the acquisition of agricultural land.
As you know, the Nizam Sugar Factory is a key factory for the farmers. Due to the non-completion of the conversion of this line, farmers are suffering due to lack of transportation facilities.
This Government is emphasising on agriculture and farming sector. I would request the hon. Minister, through you, Sir, to take up this issue immediately.
Earlier, the hon. former Prime Minister, Shri Gujral referred the question of halting some Express trains at some stations in the Adilabad District which falls in the Northern Telengana region to the Rail Nilayam but so far nothing has been done. I am referring to the halting of the G.T. Express at Bellampally, the Navjeevan Express at Kagaznagar and Janata Express at Tandur in Adilabad district of A.P. The proposal for gauge conversion of Pakala-Dharmavaram line is pending before the Central Government. I would request the Government to expedite this matter.
16.00 hrs. Railways cater to the needs of crores of passengers and handle foodgrains and essential commodities like oil, coal, etc. It needs to be developed to fulfil the aspirations of the public.
The undue delay in executing the gauge conversion by Southern Railway in Tamil Nadu making it virtually made Chennai the Capital of Tamil Nadu cut off from the Southern Districts. The travelling public is facing much difficulty using road transport during the summer. Apart from that from 20th June, 1998, the meter gauge line between Trichy and Dindigul is going to be closed for conversion. It will add more difficulty for the travelling public. I feel that this work would have been completed had the Ministry of Railways released the sufficient funds in time.