Railways Sets Record with Highest-ever Freight Interchanges on DFC

16 Jan 2026 CW Team

On January 5, 2026, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) handled a record 892 interchange trains in a single day between the DFC network and five zones of Indian Railways. This marked the highest interchange achieved since the commissioning of the corridors, surpassing the previous record of 865 trains recorded a day earlier on January 4, 2026. The milestone highlights the DFC’s ability to manage high-density freight operations seamlessly across regions.

The improved operational performance is easing congestion on conventional rail lines, enabling smoother passenger train services and reducing delays. At the same time, industries are benefiting from faster and more predictable movement of goods, helping lower logistics costs and supporting economic growth.

According to officials, the achievement reflects DFCCIL’s strengthened planning framework, robust traffic management systems and coordinated operations. Efficient regulation of train speeds, maintenance of safe headway and close coordination between adjoining stations allowed trains to pass through stations in minimal time while maintaining safety and fuel efficiency, even on heavily loaded sections.

The performance was supported by modern scheduling tools, real-time traffic monitoring, automated signalling systems, digital control rooms and strict safety protocols. High-power locomotives hauling longer and heavier freight trains at higher average speeds also played a critical role, along with disciplined coordination among loco pilots, assistant loco pilots and train managers.

The record underlines a broader transformation in India’s logistics ecosystem, enabling faster and safer transport of coal, cement, containers and agricultural commodities. Recent high-volume interchange days further reflect this sustained trend, positioning the DFC network as a key driver of efficient freight movement and national economic growth.

Indian Railways has set a new benchmark in freight transportation, reinforcing its role as a fast, reliable and cost-effective logistics backbone for the country. The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network has achieved its highest-ever freight interchange, reflecting the growing efficiency of India’s modern rail freight infrastructure.On January 5, 2026, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) handled a record 892 interchange trains in a single day between the DFC network and five zones of Indian Railways. This marked the highest interchange achieved since the commissioning of the corridors, surpassing the previous record of 865 trains recorded a day earlier on January 4, 2026. The milestone highlights the DFC’s ability to manage high-density freight operations seamlessly across regions.The improved operational performance is easing congestion on conventional rail lines, enabling smoother passenger train services and reducing delays. At the same time, industries are benefiting from faster and more predictable movement of goods, helping lower logistics costs and supporting economic growth.According to officials, the achievement reflects DFCCIL’s strengthened planning framework, robust traffic management systems and coordinated operations. Efficient regulation of train speeds, maintenance of safe headway and close coordination between adjoining stations allowed trains to pass through stations in minimal time while maintaining safety and fuel efficiency, even on heavily loaded sections.The performance was supported by modern scheduling tools, real-time traffic monitoring, automated signalling systems, digital control rooms and strict safety protocols. High-power locomotives hauling longer and heavier freight trains at higher average speeds also played a critical role, along with disciplined coordination among loco pilots, assistant loco pilots and train managers.The record underlines a broader transformation in India’s logistics ecosystem, enabling faster and safer transport of coal, cement, containers and agricultural commodities. Recent high-volume interchange days further reflect this sustained trend, positioning the DFC network as a key driver of efficient freight movement and national economic growth.

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