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Dedicated Freight Corridor

The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is a infrastructure project in India. It aims to enhance freight transport efficiency. The DFC connects major industrial regions. It reduces congestion on passenger rail lines. This project supports economic growth and development. It promotes the use of railways for cargo transport. The DFC is crucial for sustainable logistics in the country.

Prime Minister Unveils Development Projects Worth Rs 12,100 Crores in Varanasi

In a significant move towards the development of his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, the Prime Minister of India recently...

 July 12, 2023

Distribution of Railways

Distribution of railways is very uneven in India. Following four distinct regions can be recognised regarding the distribution...

 November 12, 2022

National Conference of States on Logistics

The first National Conference of States on Logistics was addressed by Union Minister of Railways; Consumer Affairs and...

 January 20, 2021

India’s First Double Stack Long-haul Container Train- Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first double-stack long-haul container train of the world on the Rewari-Madar...

 January 7, 2021

Rewari-Madar Freight Corridor Section- Key Facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor's Rewari-Madar section on January 7. Both...

 January 7, 2021

Inauguration of New Section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)

Prime Minister will inaugurate a new section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) on December 29. With...

 December 28, 2020

Shahtoot dam

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation in the 2020 Afghanistan Conference that was organized...

 November 27, 2020

India to Launch Phase-IV of High Impact Community Development Projects in Afghanistan

India has announced to launch the Phase-IV of the High Impact Community Development Projects in Afghanistan.What are those...

 November 25, 2020

World Bank Offers Funds for Final Eastern Freight Corridor Segment

The World Bank has recently extended its financial support to India for the completion of the Eastern Dedicated...

 February 20, 2020

DFCCIL Opens 300-km Section for Commercial Trials

In recent developments, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) has launched commercial trial runs on...

 December 27, 2019

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