India Installs Longest Rail Flyover Girder at Kalamboli

19 May 2025 CW Team

This significant engineering feat is part of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), a 1,500-kilometre initiative designed to modernise the country’s logistics network. The girder, an open-web steel structure measuring 110.5 metres in length and weighing 1,500 tonnes, was installed without disrupting operations on the live Indian Railways track below—demonstrating exceptional precision and technical expertise.

In a first-of-its-kind operation, the girder was manoeuvred 34 metres across active tracks using advanced heavy-lifting equipment. This achievement not only showcases India’s growing engineering capabilities but also marks progress in its shift towards high-capacity, sustainable freight movement.

Once operational, the Kalamboli rail flyover will enhance connectivity between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)—one of India’s busiest ports—and key industrial hubs across Maharashtra. The improved link is expected to accelerate cargo movement, cut transit times, and bolster the region’s logistics efficiency.

As part of the broader WDFC strategy, the flyover contributes to India’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint by shifting freight from road to rail—an inherently cleaner, more energy-efficient mode of transport. The use of open-web girders also ensures durability and reduced maintenance, aligning with the need for climate-resilient infrastructure in India’s fast-developing regions.

With rising demand for efficient and green logistics, the Kalamboli flyover stands as a key element in building a modern freight network. DFCCIL’s work not only signals India’s ability to deliver world-class infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to sustainable development. This project represents a crucial step in transforming the logistics landscape and reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in freight rail innovation.

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India’s freight transport infrastructure has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of its longest rail flyover girder by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) at Kalamboli, Maharashtra.This significant engineering feat is part of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), a 1,500-kilometre initiative designed to modernise the country’s logistics network. The girder, an open-web steel structure measuring 110.5 metres in length and weighing 1,500 tonnes, was installed without disrupting operations on the live Indian Railways track below—demonstrating exceptional precision and technical expertise.In a first-of-its-kind operation, the girder was manoeuvred 34 metres across active tracks using advanced heavy-lifting equipment. This achievement not only showcases India’s growing engineering capabilities but also marks progress in its shift towards high-capacity, sustainable freight movement.Once operational, the Kalamboli rail flyover will enhance connectivity between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)—one of India’s busiest ports—and key industrial hubs across Maharashtra. The improved link is expected to accelerate cargo movement, cut transit times, and bolster the region’s logistics efficiency.As part of the broader WDFC strategy, the flyover contributes to India’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint by shifting freight from road to rail—an inherently cleaner, more energy-efficient mode of transport. The use of open-web girders also ensures durability and reduced maintenance, aligning with the need for climate-resilient infrastructure in India’s fast-developing regions.With rising demand for efficient and green logistics, the Kalamboli flyover stands as a key element in building a modern freight network. DFCCIL’s work not only signals India’s ability to deliver world-class infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to sustainable development. This project represents a crucial step in transforming the logistics landscape and reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in freight rail innovation.Image source:mypunepulse

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