The entire 1,506-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor will soon be operational as its final 102-km stretch nears completion. This, along with the already functional Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, significantly boosts freight train speeds. Railways is now planning a new 2,150-km corridor connecting Dankuni to Surat, designed for faster, high-capacity bulk transport. NEW DELHI: The last leg of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) — a 102-km stretch from Vaitarna–JNPT in Maharashtra — is slated for completion and train operations will start by the month end, railway officials have said. With this, the entire 1,506-km WDFC will become functional.The entire 1,337-km Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) connecting Sonnagar in West Bengal to Sahnewal in Punjab is already operational. Overall, around 96.4% of the two corridors have been completed. The average freight train speed on the two dedicated corridors is over 50 kmph, which is double the speed of cargo trains on the railway network.Given the completion of the two freight corridors, railways has started fine-tuning the plan for the new 2,150-km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connecting Dankuni in West Bengal to Surat in Gujarat, which will pass through six states — Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra and West Bengal — and 32 districts. The project for moving high-capacity bulk corridor trains was announced in this Budget.The new corridor will be integrated with the Indian Railways network at 29 stations and the maximum design speed of the corridor will be 100 kmph.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Expat In UAE Opens Farmhouse For Tourists Stranded By Flight Disruptions Amid West Asia WarIran War: India Dragged In? Anand Ranganathan Cuts Through The Noise I Sunday ScrutinyIndia, China Should See Each Other As ‘Partners, Not Rivals’: Chinese FM Wang Yi Pushes Closer TiesChhattisgarh: BJP Leader Arrested After Opium Crop Found Hidden In Maize Field, Party Suspends HimDecoding BJP’s “Final Frontier” in West Bengal: Key Constituencies, Demographics, and Electoral DynamicsDecoding BJP’s Final Frontier in Tamil Nadu: Key Constituencies, Demographics, and Electoral Dynamics‘Arrogance Will Be Shattered’: PM Modi Attacks Mamata Banerjee Over Murmu’s Santhal Event Row“Grew Up In A Family Where Women Were…” Rahul Gandhi Praises School Girls On Women’s DayIndia To Operationalise Integrated Theatre Commands Before CDS General Chauhan Retires: Reports”Oil Imports in Full Flow” Hardeep Puri Amid Rising Middle East Tensions123PhotostoriesYour resting heart rate could signal future heart risk: Cardiologist explains warning signs and lifestyle changes to keep it healthy7 hyper local foods that PM Modi made popular via speeches, social media and Mann ki BaatWomen’s Day 2026: Aishwarya Rai, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone – Actresses who defined warrior royalty on-screenWomen’s Day 2026: Shefali Shah, Karishma Tanna, Kajol – Powerful female characters on OTT that redefined storytellingTop 6 tallest buildings in Hong KongFrom luxurious bungalows worth approximately Rs 70 crore to a farmhouse in Dehradun: Archana Puran Singh’s lavish lifestyle4 habits of ancient yogis while eating food that need to make a comeback7 underrated vegetarian dishes with more protein than paneerAsh Ketchum’s top 6 most used Pokémons in battles: Pikachu, Snorlax, and moreRyan Gosling’s most career defining performances: ‘Blue Valentine,’ ‘La La Land’ and more123Hot PicksMiddle East Oil RisksIran Mobile Missile LauncersDwarka ExpresswayUttam Nagar murderIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite Wild Weeks Power Hour EventDaksh ChaudharyUPSC ResultsMiddle East ConflictNoida AirportCody RhodesWWE Smackdown HighlightsUCEED ResultBombay High CourtWhere to watch ind vs nz t20
NEW DELHI: The last leg of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) — a 102-km stretch from Vaitarna–JNPT in Maharashtra — is slated for completion and train operations will start by the month end, railway officials have said. With this, the entire 1,506-km WDFC will become functional.The entire 1,337-km Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) connecting Sonnagar in West Bengal to Sahnewal in Punjab is already operational. Overall, around 96.4% of the two corridors have been completed. The average freight train speed on the two dedicated corridors is over 50 kmph, which is double the speed of cargo trains on the railway network.Given the completion of the two freight corridors, railways has started fine-tuning the plan for the new 2,150-km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connecting Dankuni in West Bengal to Surat in Gujarat, which will pass through six states — Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra and West Bengal — and 32 districts. The project for moving high-capacity bulk corridor trains was announced in this Budget.The new corridor will be integrated with the Indian Railways network at 29 stations and the maximum design speed of the corridor will be 100 kmph.