Construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs)/Road Under Bridges (RUBs) is taken up to eliminate manned level crossing gates and is a continuous process in all Zones of Indian Railways. Priority of elimination of level crossing (LC) is based on its impact on safety in train operations, mobility of trains, impact for road users and feasibility etc. During 2014-2023, total 1654 ROBs and 9213 RUBs have been completed and Rs. 30602 crores have been spent.

As on 25.07.2023, total 1863 ROBs and 2490 RUBs have been sanctioned over all Zonal Railways, which are in different stages of planning and execution. Rs. 8000 crores have been allocated during the year 2023-24, out of which Rs. 1549 crores have been utilized up to June 2023.

In order to improve safety in train operation, to increase mobility and to accelerate road crossing works, Railway has issued new policy on 02.03.2023.

This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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