The corridorās commissioning will unlock fast, safe and seamless freight access between Indiaās logistics hubs and JNPA, its biggest container gateway. As a critical part of one of Indiaās landmark megaāprojects nears completion, Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), conducted the first rail car inspection of the...
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DFCCIL Pushes Fast-Track Plan for Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
DFCCIL officials stress that construction and operational challenges will be cleared on priority with government support. Key officials at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate construction and address gaps in the development of Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCTs), prioritising improved logistics and transportation for industries,...
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TIL Bags ā¹2 Billion Orders Across Defence and Logistics, Validates Dual-Sector Strategy
Orders from CONCOR for 25 reach stackers and from the Indian Army and Air Force for nearly 170 missionācritical cranes highlight TILās dualāsector momentum. TIL Ltd, a leading Indian manufacturer of material handling and infrastructure equipment, has secured major contracts worth over ā¹2 billion from the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and the Indian armed...
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Indian Railways to Roll Out OTPāBased Tatkal Window Tickets Nationwide to Curb Misuse
Under this mechanism, Tatkal bookings are confirmed only after OTP verification, a safeguard to ensure tickets reach genuine travellers. Following the success of pilot runs, Indian Railways will soon extend its oneātime password (OTP) system for Tatkal ticket booking at reservation counters to all passenger trains nationwide. āThis initiative is aimed at curbing misuse of...
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DFCCIL Trial Run Paves Way for JNPA Link to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
The trial marks a key step towards commissioning the VaitarnaāJNPT section of the WDFC, directly linking Indiaās largest container handling port to the corridor and enhancing speed, reliability, and portābased logistics networks. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has achieved a key milestone in the final phase of the Western Dedicated Freight...
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Cabinet Approves ā¹27.8 Billion Rail Multitracking to Boost Gujarat and Maharashtra Connectivity
The projects span two corridors: Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha)-Kanalus doubling (141 km) and BadlapurāKarjat third and fourth lines (32 km). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two multiātracking projects of Indian Railways, estimated to cost ā¹27.8 billion. The projects include the Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha)-Kanalus Doubling (141 km)...
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Vaishnaw Stresses Industry-Aligned Skilling to Power Indiaās Digital and Electronics Growth
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT, inaugurated a Skill India Centre (SIC) in Baraut, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, joined by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education. Union Minister for Railways and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the need for skilling programmes to align...
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DFCCIL Freight Operations Surge 48% as Corridors, Terminals Expand
In FY2024-25, DFCCIL added 37 road over bridges, 50 flyovers, and 544 under bridges, marking major progress on its Eastern and Western freight corridors. Expansion in infrastructure and connectivity have resulted in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL)ās train operations on Eastern and Western dedicated rail freight corridors registering a significant increase...
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Indian Railways Freight Loading Surges Past 1 Billion Tonne Milestone This Fiscal
Daily loading remains robust at around 4.4 MT, higher than 4.2 MT last year, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and sustained demand. Indian Railways, the worldās fourthālargest rail transporter, crossed the landmark 1 billion tonnes of freight loading for FY2025ā26 on November 19, propelled by strong demand in coal, iron ore, cement, and container traffic. This...
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Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
Cement freight will now be charged at a flat rate of ā¹0.90 per tonne per kilometre, based on actual distance covered. Indian Railways, the worldās fourthālargest rail transporter, has rationalised freight rates, introduced customised containers, and unveiled a new policy to establish bulk terminals for cement. The initiative is being viewed as part of the...