4 Metro Rail projects stuck due to land issue in Kolkata.

Q: Hi, even as another railway budget approaches, there seems to be no end to the difficulty faced by the ongoing Metro projects in Kolkata.

Rituraj,

24th February 2015

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Yes Sishir,
Besides, in 2012-13, the Joka-Diamond Park stretch was added. The estimated cost of these projects is Rs 2913.51 crore and the implementing agency is Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL). The main problem for the Joka-BBD Bag link has been non-acquisition of land. RVNL has still not got land for the car shed and is facing difficulties with other government departments over whose property the tracks are to pass.

Kanthi Sridhar, Bangalore

25th February 2015

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Well Jackie,
One of the most important Metro projects is the one between Joka and BBD Bag. This 18.72-km stretch was sanctioned in 2010-11. The foundation stone was laid by the President and it was granted the status of a national project.

Sishir,

24th February 2015

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Absolutely right Jackie,
In many cases it is found that the encroached land belongs to the railways. Civic bodies such as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation have also refused to help by relocating underground utilities. The projects should have been completed by now. But due to lack of co-ordination it remain in the same situation. Who knows when is the project going to complete?

Sishir,

24th February 2015

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@Sisir,
While government is saying that funds aren't a problem but lack of will is. They can't even ask for more funds as they aren't sure whether they will be able to spend them.

Jackie,

24th February 2015

Hi Rituraj,
After a survey by Metro Railway has revealed that even after 4 years, none of the city's various Metro projects have even reached the midway stage, mainly because of lack of co-ordination between various government agencies. You can not ignore politics who has also played a role.

Sishir,

24th February 2015

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Hi Sisir,
As we all know that these Metro links were all announced by Mamata Banerjee when she was the railway minister. After she took over as the chief minister of West Bengal, She put her foot down and refused to help the railways in removing encroachment from the Metro routes through which these networks will pass.

Jackie,

24th February 2015