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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
DFCC eyes 40% growth in cargo with same number of trains: MD Praveen Kumar
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) between Punjab and Bihar was completed in October 2023 and the Western DFC between Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai will be completed by the end of this year Dhruvaksh Saha New Delhi Listen to This Article The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCC) is eyeing 40 per cent growth in cargo with the same number of trains by running higher load capacity trains in the future, said the company's managing director (MD) Praveen Kumar. 'We're already running 22.9 tonne axle load wagons. We're designed for 32.5 tonne axle load and our track is designed for 25 tonne axle load. We are prepared to take it up further. The vision of Indian Railways is to run 32.5 tonne rakes and this will happen in some time. We will be able to achieve 40 per cent additional
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Planned East Coast Freight corridor is top priority: DFCCIL MD
The proposed East Coast Freight Corridor is 'top most priority' for approvals among the three new proposed dedicated cargo tracks according to Praveen Kumar, Managing Director (MD) of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited ( DFCCIL ). Speaking to ET on the sidelines of the Global Heavy Haul Seminar, Kumar said detailed project reports for three new freight corridors worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore have been prepared and sent for approvals to the Railway Boards. DFCCIL has proposed the East Coast Freight Corridor which will run from Kharagpur (West Bengal) to Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh), an East West Corridor that runs between Kharagpur and Palghar (Maharashtra), and a North South Freight Corridor from Vijaywada to Itarsi (Madhya Pradesh). 'The first priority (for approvals) is the East Coast, followed by East – West, and then North – South,' Kumar said while responding to queries on the plans for DFCCIL once the Western DFC is complete later this fiscal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo He said discussions have also been held for refinancing Rs 5,000 crore worth World Bank loans availed by the DFC. According to Kumar, deliberations have been held with the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for the same but other government-owned lenders have also expressed interest. The MD also said IRFC may be approached for financing future DFC projects. Live Events
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Manesar Maruti plant gets a direct link to railway grid
Gurgaon: Cars manufactured at Maruti Suzuki 's main factory in Manesar can directly board railway carriages within the compound as they head to sellers in different parts of the country. The country's largest multi-modal cargo terminal, which is located inside the factory premises, was inaugurated on Tuesday by railways minister Ahswani Vaishnaw and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. The terminal is part of the first phase of Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project, which aims to streamline logistics in the state by connecting Palwal to Sonipat via Manesar and other industrial hubs. To be used exclusively by Maruti Suzuki, the terminal has a direct link with Northern Railway at Patli through a 6.9km track. From Patli, cargo rakes can go to Rewari and switch to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). The terminal can handle 4.5 lakh cars annually. The capacity, if utilised, will take both pollution and traffic pressure off NH-8 and other road links between north and west, two of the country's most industrialised belts. After flagging off the first train from the Manesar plant for Nagpur in Maharashtra with 276 cars, Vaishnaw said, "In Dec 2021, govt simplified the process to set up multi-modal cargo terminals, and today, there are 108 such terminals ready." Saini said vehicles manufactured at the Manesar plant could reach 380 cities and those meant for export can reach ports in Gujarat via DFC. "This will directly connect Haryana to the global supply chain," Saini said. Hisashi Takeuchi, managing director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said he was "very happy" that the country's largest automobile in-plant railway siding was inaugurated in Manesar. "The company's second railway siding facility signifies a landmark achievement in its green logistics journey. The project underscores our strong commitment to India's net-zero emissions target. It will contribute to avoiding 175,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, saving 60 million litres of fuel annually at full capacity, and reducing road congestion," Takeuchi said. He added that the automaker aims to transport 35% of its vehicles through railways by 2030-31. Maruti has dispatched 25 lakh vehicles by rail since 2014-15. But it started out by transporting cars to a railway station in trucks before loading them onto trains. The company, a few months ago, inaugurated its first railway siding facility at its Gujarat plant. Last year, Maruti started using the 'truck on train' facility from Rewari. For this too, cars were loaded into trucks, but the trucks were directly driven onto trains. Spread over 46 acres, the Manesar terminal has four tracks for rakes and one for engine escape, totaling 8.2km in length. Registered under PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, it was executed by Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Ltd, a joint venture. Under this, Maruti is supposed to invest Rs 325 crore for the orbital corridor apart from Rs 127 crore for yard development in its Manesar plant.
India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Leaps Ahead With 1,400-Tonne Bridge Installation
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Project: India's much-awaited and dream project Bullet Train is now progressing at a rapid pace after delays. Indian Railways on Monday shared that the National High-Speed Rail Corporation, the implementing agency of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, achieved successful installation of 8th out of 28 steel bridges necessary for the completion of the project. This comes at a time when the Indian Railways' infrastructure is undergoing massive transformation across India. Major Leap Sharing details of the bridge, the Indian Railways said, "A 100m long, 1,400-tonne 'Make in India' steel bridge has been launched over DFC tracks near Bharuch for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This is the 8th of 17 such bridges in Gujarat marking a major leap in high-speed Rail infrastructure." The bridge is launched using 84 meter-long launching nose, which weighs around 600 metric tons. The NHSRCL said that the fabrication of the bridge was done in Trichy. "As the 8th of 28 'Make in India' steel bridges planned along the bullet train corridor, it reflects precision engineering—from fabrication in Trichy to phased launching over active freight lines," it said. A 100 m long steel bridge, weighing 1,400 tons, has been successfully launched over the DFC tracks near Bharuch, Gujarat. — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) June 16, 2025 "The fabrication utilized approx. 55,300 Nos. of Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts with C5 system painting and elastomeric bearings being designed for a 100-year lifespan. The bridge was assembled at the site at a height of 18 m from the ground on temporary trestles and was pulled with automatic mechanism of 2 semi-automatic jacks, each of capacity of 250 tons using mac-alloy bars," said the Ministry of Railways. Station Construction Update Earlier, the NHSRCL shared a video of the construction of the Vapi Bullet Train station. It said that the station features 'bold design' showing 'pulse of the progress'. The Indian Railways also shared a video in April showing progress work - from foundational work to finishing touches - of the Bilimora Bullet Train Station in Gujarat. Watch the Vapi Bullet Train Station come alive — bold design, rapid progress, and the pulse of a high-speed future. Turn up the volume and feel the pulse of progress! — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) June 12, 2025 From foundational work to finishing touches, Bilimora #BulletTrain Station, Gujarat, is steadily advancing towards a future of turbocharged, high-speed Rail connectivity. — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) April 17, 2025 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier said that the work on the BKC station in Mumbai, the origin station for the bullet train, has been progressing rapidly. "It will be built above a multistorey building. It has 3 basements. This is becoming a world-class station. The tunnel work is also progressing quickly," said Vaishnaw. बुलेट ट्रेन के ओरिजिन स्टेशन मुंबई के BKC स्टेशन का काम तेजी से चल रहा है। ये मल्टीस्टोरी बिल्डिंग के ऊपर बनेगा। इसमें 3 बेसमेंट है। यह एक वर्ल्ड क्लास स्टेशन बन रहा है। टनल का काम भी तेजी से हो रहा है : माननीय रेलमंत्री @AshwiniVaishnaw जी #BulletTrain — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 3, 2025 Indian Railways on May 21 shared that 300 km of the bullet train viaduct was completed with the launch of a box girder near Surat. "India's first bullet train project achieves a major milestone! Construction of a 300 km viaduct successfully completed with the launch of a 40-meter full-span box girder near Surat," it said. Progress Updates Of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project * More than 3 lakh noise barriers have been installed along the viaducts to mitigate noise during operations. * The project has also completed over 383 km of pier work, 401 km of foundation work and 326 km of girder casting. * The thematic Bullet Train stations are rapidly taking shape. These stations will be integrated with rail and road-based transport systems to provide seamless travel to passengers. The stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. * Track works over viaducts have also started and around 157 track km of RC track bed construction has been achieved so far in Gujarat. * The rolling stock depots with modern infrastructure are also getting ready in Maharashtra and Gujarat. * This milestone is a demonstration of the project's robust planning, cutting-edge engineering, and commitment to "Make in India" policy. Bullet Train Project Brief The sanctioned cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is Rs 1,08,000 crore. MAHSR project passes through high growth rate States of Gujarat and Maharashtra connecting business centres of Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. India's First Bullet Train Project - the Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat. It will have stops at 10 cities in between namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and will terminate at Sabarmati. The entire journey will be completed in about 2 hours 7 minutes with limited stops.
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Lost but not forgotten
During a six week trip to Europe we attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and laid our five of our ten RSA Poppies there. Our travels then took us onto England and then to France. Two Poppies were left in the UK, one left in France at the crash site of a Mosquito and its Aussie and UK crew, and three on Kiwi Graves at the Bayeaux Cemetery. We then ventured to Le Mans to seek out the grave of your local hero, James Fraser Barron DSO and Bar, DFC, DFM. Having no RSA poppies left we laid some wild ones, plus my New Zealand Patch. It's only a small thing perhaps, but if Kiwis are near where other Kiwis are buried, having given their all for the values we should even now be still defending, it's nice to remember them. - Alan Peacock
