September 8, 2026 8:30 PM

Dedicated freight corridor strengthens the foundation of a faster growing India

A country’s economic strength is closely linked to how efficiently it can move its goods. For a large and rapidly growing economy like India, faster, cheaper and more reliable freight transportation is not merely an infrastructure requirement, it is a foundation for economic growth. The completion of India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is therefore a landmark achievement that can have far-reaching benefits for farmers, industry, exporters and consumers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi des...

September 8, 2026 1:54 PM

Double-stack freight train carries cargo equivalent to over 250 trucks: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), saying double-stack container freight trains are helping transport large volumes of cargo while reducing travel time, fuel consumption and logistics costs. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event in Vadodara, the Prime Minister said a double-stack container freight train recently operated between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai and Vadodara, carrying cargo equival...