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Rlys expecting supply of approx 14.5 to 15 lakh tonnes rail in 2019-20: Goyal

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Railways is expecting a supply of approximately 14.5 to 15 lakh tonnes rail in 2019-20, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament on Friday.

He said a request has been made to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to further increase its production.

Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Goyal said in addition to SAIL, other private domestic manufacturers have also been considered for rail supply since 2018-19.

For renewal of rails in tracks and construction projects, 5.84 lakh tonnes, 6.46, 6.20, 8.74 and 10.50 lakh tonnes rail were supplied in 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively, he said.

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First Published: Jul 26 2019 | 6:50 PM IST

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