PM Modi dedicates 77-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation
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PM Modi dedicates 77-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 77-km new Bhandu-new Sanand section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) that will help speed up transport of goods from ports and m...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 77-km new Bhandu-new Sanand section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) that will help speed up transport of goods from ports and manufacturing hubs in the region. The DFC also achieved impressive average speeds with the highest recorded at 99.82 kmph. The total project cost of this section is approximately Rs.31.84 billion. The DFC has enabled operation of heavy and long-haul trains of 25 tonne axle load on bridges and formations designed for 32.5 tonne axle load for the first time in India. The double line electrified track will enable DFC to haul more freight at faster speeds. The new section will also provide expeditious connectivity with the dairy industry at Anand, oil refinery at Jamnagar and connectivity to the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor.

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