My humble suggestion for broad gauge line to be considered in the tenth five year plan is from Bulsar in Gujarat to Nasik in Maharashtra. This will help in the development of the tribal belt in both the states and will provide many opportunities to the people of the area. This is a very long pending demand with the central government. I hope the hion. Minister would think in this direction and satisfy both the states. The performance of the railways is satisfactory when we see the data provided by the minister. The growth of passenger traffic is 5 percent. There is control on the working expenses. By putting in extra efforts, the earnings are increasing at a satisfactory level. Keeping in view the demands and requirements, fifteen new trains are being introduced from 1 July, 2021 we are thankful to the hon. Minister for this. However, these are much less in number, considering the growing demand. The service improvement group is to be activised so that the local problems of each and evert area could be attended to and resolved to the greater satisfaction of the passengers. In this connection, I demand that computerised reservation system should be introduced at Surat in Gujarat. As you know, Surat is an industrial center. This is a long standing demand. It is high time computerised reservation system was introduced at Surat. I rise to support the railway budget and compliment the railway minister and his ministry. The contribution of pension fund which has been enhanced during 2001-02 has resulted in an addition of Rs. 40 Crores to the amount of the budget. It is really an excellent measure. Sixteen new lines have been introduced and 277 kilometers have been targeted for opening before march, 2002 further programme for opening new lines in totaling to 364 kilometers. Altogether 16 new lines are going to be introduced. Madam, introducing land management is also a correct step.
