Chandigarh, Aug. 7 -- In response to a question by city Member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari, the Ministry of Railways clarified in Parliament that no timeframe for the completion of the Chandigarh railway station redevelopment project can be indicated at this stage.

The ministry cited multiple complexities, including passenger safety and statutory clearances related to fire, heritage, tree cutting, etc, for its inability to commit to a timeline. The Ministry further said the project's progress is affected due to brownfield-related challenges such as shifting of utilities, operation of trains without hindering passenger movement, and speed restrictions due to works carried out in close proximity of high-voltage power lines etc.

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