The detailed project reports (DPRs) for three dedicated freight corridors will be ready by December 2022. A decision will then be taken by Railways Ministry on the projects.
The Railways had sanctioned DPRs for three new DFCs. These include routes from Kharagpur to Vijayawada of 1,115 km; Palghar-Bhusawal-Nagpur-Kharagpur-Dankuni of 2,163km and Rajkharsawan-Kalipahari-Andal of 195 km and Vijayawada-Nagpur-Itarsi of 975 km.
The DPRs are being prepared by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL), which is already undertaking the construction of the Eastern and Western DFCs.
The new corridors, once approved, will help to further improve transit time of freight transport by Railways and eventually help increase the Railways’ share in cargo movement.
It is expected that the new corridors will help in transport of minerals from the mining areas across the country and to the ports.