*2196 ROUTE KM I.E. 77.2% OF THE DFC COMMISSIONED
BY TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI, 15 JUNE 2023:
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) achieved a major milestone today with the commissioning of the 27 km Ahraura – DDU leg of Eastern DFC. First train on the newly ommissioned section was run today. With the completion of this critical stretch, seamless connectivity from Sonnagar (Bihar) to Sanand (Gujarat) of 1875 km length is established. This feat represents a monumental achievement for the project, as it paves the way for enhanced efficiency, reduced transit time, and increased capacity for freight transportation.
Now, transit for coal from coal fields of eastern India to power plants of Northern India will be entirely on the DFC route from Sonnagar to Dadri. Transportation time is expected to be reduced to half as Coal trains will completely avoid the congested routes of Indian Railways.
This will lead to a saving of approximately 1 day which in turn will reduce the turnround time of precious rakes for coal transportation.
One of the biggest challenges in this work was connecting the Yard of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) station. This yard has 490 routes, 100 points and 07 lines. DDU is the largest Railway yard of Asia and was acting as the biggest bottleneck as connectivity on either ends of DDU was already complete and trains had to cross DDU Jn. of IR.
The commissioning of Dagmagpur to Bhaupur (Kanpur) route of DFC has already provided a major relief to Indian Railways. The punctuality of passenger trains with North Central Railway has improved significantly with DFC shouldering the major load of freight trains. Now, with commissioning of Ahraura Road to DDU, punctuality will improve even further with the benefits trickling further to East Central Railway. DFC commissioning will also provide more time for maintenance of highly overloaded railway tracks, thereby enhancing the safety architecture over Indian Railways.
In another major milestone DFC completed an 80 Km stretch of Shambhu to Sahnewal (Ludhiana) on 14.06.2023. As of today, 2196 Route KM i.e., 77.2% of the DFC has been commissioned. DFC alignment except JNPT connectivity is expected to be commissioned in the next one year.
DFC is a vital cog in the National Logistics Policy which aims to reduce the cost of logistics from 15% (approx.) of the country’s GDP to 8 % by 2030.
The Gati Shakti Freight Infrastructure capacity augmentation by DFC is crucial in the achieving of Indian Railways target of 3000 MnT Freight loading by 2030. With time-tabled trains using strengths of DFC like speed, higher throughput and safety, increased freight traffic mobility is fully assured.
The Dedicated Freight Corridor, one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in India, aims to create a high-speed, high-capacity freight transportation network between Ludhiana in the state of Punjab and Son Nagar in Bihar. Spanning approximately 1300 kilometers, the EDFC is designed to revolutionize the freight transportation sector in the country.
Key features and benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor include:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The DFC will connect major industrial and consumption centers, including Ludhiana, Khurja, Kanpur, Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Rewari, Madar, Palanpur, Bangurgram, Swaroopganj, Sanand, Sonnagar, etc. This improved connectivity will facilitate seamless movement of goods, boosting trade and economic growth in the region.
- Increased Capacity: The dedicated freight corridor is designed to run 480 heavy-haul freight trains daily capable of carrying higher loads and volumes, leading to a significant increase in freight transportation capacity. This will reduce congestion on existing rail networks and roads, enabling faster and more efficient movement of goods.
- Reduced Transit Time: By providing a dedicated corridor exclusively for freight transportation, the DFC will significantly reduce transit time for goods between the eastern and northern regions of India. Container movement time from Gujarat/Maharashtra ports Northern hinterlands will reduce to less than one day. This time-saving advantage will enhance competitiveness and drive economic development across various sectors.
- Modern Infrastructure: The Dedicated Freight Corridor features state-of-the-art infrastructure, including world-class track systems, high-speed electrification, modern signaling and telecommunications, and advanced freight handling facilities. These upgrades ensure safer, more reliable, and efficient freight transportation.
The completion of the infrastructure construction marks a major milestone in the DFC project, which has been executed with meticulous planning, engineering expertise, and collaboration between various stakeholders. DFCCIL, along with its partners and contractors, has been committed to delivering a world-class freight corridor that aligns with the Indian government’s vision of transforming the logistics and transportation sector.
DFC is now focused on the final phase of the project, which includes rigorous testing, commissioning, and integration of various systems. Once commissioned, the Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to bring immense benefits to industries, trade, and the overall economy of the region.
About DFC:
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. DFC is responsible for the development, construction, and maintenance of the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, aimed at enhancing freight transportation capabilities in India.
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