The performance of the railways is satisfactory when we see the date provided by the minister. The growth of passenger traffic is 5 percent. The 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 requirement, fifteen new trains are being introduced from 1 July, 2002 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 every areas 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. The railway ministry have to think in terms of rehabilitation and renovation of railway track and also conversion of meter gauge into broad gauge lines in tribal areas. My humble suggestion for broad gauge line to be considered in the tenth five year plan is form 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 hon. Minister would think in this direction and satisfy both the states. We have to initiate a number of steps to plug leakage of revenue during the transportation, that is, during movement of goods from one place to the other. This will surely help the economy and also minimise damage and also minimise the claims from affected persons. Sir, I rise to support the railway budget for gain. And then, our government is not able to offer the amenities which other countries. Sir, the essential commodities act was passed five years ago and when the minister yesterday came with an amending bill.
