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Lok Sabha
During the recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister in April 2005, both India and Japan confirmed their intention to examine the feasibility of proposals for dedicated multi-modal high axle load freight corridors with computerized train control system on Mumbai-Delhi and Delhi-Howrah routes utilizing the Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP) Scheme with inputs of Japanese technology and expertise. Ministry of Railways as a follow up has assigned a detailed feasibility study to M/s RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) for the project.
The above information was given by the Minister of state for Railways Shri R. Velu in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
BSC/HK/CK
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