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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
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Modern crew running room launched at New Kanpur stn
Kanpur: The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) launched a modern crew running room at New Kanpur Station, Prayagraj Unit, on Friday which was commissioned by Praveen Kumar, managing director of DFCCIL. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Many railway officials were present on the occasion. The impressive G+4 building spanning 7,242.55 square metres, features contemporary amenities including solar installations, roof-mounted 88KW (184 panels) and stand-mounted 412KW (762 panels), projected to generate 8,21,000 KWH annually, with cost savings of Rs 7.7 per unit. During the opening ceremony, Praveen Kumar said, "This crew running room is not just a building, it's a solution designed to meet the operational demands of our freight services while ensuring the comfort and safety of our crew members. With modern technology and sustainable practices woven into the very fabric of this facility, we are taking a crucial step towards a world-class railway infrastructure." The room's ground floor includes a dining area with a modular kitchen, a simulator room for training, and a crew lobby with waiting and recreation areas. The first floor has a spacious conference hall and yoga r Kumar said that providing excellent facilities enhances crew morale and service quality. The building employs sustainable materials like BULA OPUS, maintaining aesthetics while being environmentally responsible. The facility accommodates 150 beds, expandable to 300, serving crews from Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU), GMC, Prayagraj (PRYJ), Prayagraj Cheoki (PCOI), Tundla (TDL), Jhansi (JHS), and Khurja (KRJ). Five rooms with attached facilities are designated for female staff. "The completion of the running room building was a priority for us, and the collaborative efforts of everyone involved are truly commendable", Kumar said.
