Articles tagged under: DFC

Western Freight Corridor Fully Ready: DFCCIL Completes Final Trial Run on JNPT–Saphale Section

March 31, 2026
Western Freight Corridor Fully Ready: DFCCIL Completes Final Trial Run on JNPT–Saphale Section

Mumbai: In a significant milestone for India’s freight infrastructure, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has successfully completed the trial run of freight trains on the final stretch of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking the corridor’s full operational readiness on March 31, 2026. The trial was conducted on the JNPT–New Saphale (Vaitarna) section, covering the last 102 km balance portion of the WDFC. During the exercise, a container...Read More

DFCCIL Operates First 25-Tonne Axle Load Freight Train from Gujarat to Haryana

March 30, 2026
DFCCIL Operates First 25-Tonne Axle Load Freight Train from Gujarat to Haryana

Surat: In a major boost to India’s freight infrastructure, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has recently operated its first 25-tonne axle load freight train, marking a significant leap in high-capacity rail logistics and strengthening the country’s heavy-haul capabilities. The train was operated on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, transporting steel coils from the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at New Gothangam in Gujarat to Palwal in Haryana, covering a d...Read More