PM Modi to Inaugurate of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
In alignment with the government’s commitment to fortify the logistics sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 402 km-long segment of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) on 18 December.
Q: What is the significance of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor’s new segment inauguration by PM Modi?
A: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a crucial 402 km stretch linking New Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction to New Bhaupur Junction. This enhances coal and goods transportation efficiency, reduces logistics costs, and eases congestion on the Delhi-Howrah main line.
Q: How does the corridor benefit the transportation of coal and essential goods?
A: The corridor connects Jharkhand and West Bengal’s coal fields to Northern India’s power plants, allowing freight trains to operate at speeds up to 100 km/h. This expedites coal supply and streamlines the transportation of essential goods like iron and steel.
Q: What impact does the new corridor have on the overall rail network?
A: The commissioning of this corridor segment not only relieves pressure on the Delhi-Howrah main line but also enables the smooth operation of trains on the dedicated freight corridor. This operational enhancement has even facilitated the introduction of additional passenger train services on the Delhi-Howrah main line.
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