Mr KH Muniyappa minister of state for railways informed that track renewal on Indian Railways is a continuous activity, which is undertaken as and when a stretch of track becomes due for renewal on the basis of Gross Million Tonnes carried or on condition basis.

Track renewal is taken up for long as well as for short patches according to need.

Approximately 5794 kilometers of track renewal (in Complete Track Renewal Units) are sanctioned as on 1st April, 2011. Out of this, Track Renewal of 3000 kilometers has been targeted for completion during 2011-12, and progress of 1706 kilometers has been achieved up to October, 2011.

During 2011-12, against proportionate target of 1574 kilometers, a progress of 1706 kilometers track renewal has been achieved up to October 2011.

Track renewal works are prioritized according to the need and funds availability keeping in view safe train operation as the topmost priority.