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there. So, work should be started there. A train from Mau to Delhi via Azamgarh-
Jaunpur should be introduced. Surat-Varanasi, Tapti-Ganga earlier known as
Surat-Varanasi Express has been extended upto Chhapra. It should be extended
upto Surat via Azamgarh and Mau. The frequency of Ganga-Kaveri which runs
from Banaras to Chhapra via Ghazipur-Balia should be increased from two days a
week to three days a week and should run via Mau. There is a busy Zero-B Gate at
Mau. An underbridge or an overbridge should also be constructed there. Railway
is a big center of manpower. Quotas for SC, ST and OBC have not been filled as
yet. These quotas should be filled. Azamgarh should be connected to Kolkata via
Chhathiya, Mubarakpur, Mohammadabad, Rasada and Balia. The Survey for the
doubling of lines should be translated into action. There is a need for doubling and
financing the Shahganj-Azamjagrh-Mau-Chhapra line because Mau is a big centre
of Poorvanchal. The earlier arrangements of catering at Mau railway station
should be restored. Banaras is a World renowned railway station and people from
all over the world visit Banaras, the problems there should be looked into.
Provision should be made in this budget for Mau Terminal and this work should be
started. Mau should be linked with Delhi.
SHRI C. RAJENDRAN: The Railway Minister had increased the freight
charges. This increase would increase the prices of essential commodities. This
would lead to higher inflation and the common man may not be able to take this.
Safety of travelling public is the most important concern. I request the Minister