| DFCCIL Foundation Day: A New Benchmark in efficiency, progress | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, Nov 3: The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day with grandeur at Bharat Mandapam.
The annual event was graced by Satish Kumar, Chairman and CEO, Railway Board; R. Rajahopal, Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Railway Board; Praveen Kumar,
Managing Director, DFCCIL; Shobhit Bhatnagar, Director (Operations & Business Development); Anurag Sharma, Director (Infrastructure); Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance); and Pramod Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, along with several senior officials, employees, and stakeholders in large numbers.
Shri Satish Kumar stated, “In 2024–25 alone, DFCCIL recorded a remarkable 48% surge in train operations, achieving over three million NTKM per day. This growth has not only enhanced Indian Railways’ modal share in freight transport but also contributed significantly to reducing logistics costs.”
Operational Efficiency: Reaching New Heights
During FY 2024–25, DFCCIL demonstrated remarkable operational efficiency, running an average of over 381 freight trains per day. A total of 1,39,302 trains were successfully operated during the review period — a testament to the organization’s growing reliability and operational capability.
The Gross Tonne Kilometre (GTKM) reached 20,02,271 million, while the Net Tonne Kilometre (NTKM) stood at 11,49,79 million, indicating continuous improvement in network productivity.
Indian Railways achieved a historic milestone with the successful operation of ‘Rudrashtra’, the country’s longest freight train on the DFCCIL route — stretching 4.5 kilometres, with 354 wagons and 7 locomotives, marking a new chapter in India’s freight transport history.
Business Development and Connectivity Expansion
DFCCIL made remarkable progress in expanding connectivity and logistics through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) and Multimodal Logistics Hubs (MMLHs).
The Gothangam Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal was inaugurated in March 2025, while the New Daud Khan and New Ankleshwar (near New Sanjali) terminals were also commissioned.
Initiatives like ‘Truck-on-Train’ and ‘High-Speed Small Cargo Service’ are strengthening first and last mile connectivity, giving a major boost to the modal shift towards rail transport.
Additionally, under a collaboration between DFCCIL and DMIC-IIT-GNL, the establishment of the New Dadri Multimodal Logistics Hub (MMLH) will further enhance industrial linkages and trade facilitation. These initiatives have made India’s logistics ecosystem more integrated, efficient, and competitive. |
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