National Current Affairs
Passenger Trains Begin Operations on DFC
- 29 Oct 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
For the first time in Indian Railways history, passenger trains have begun operating on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network.
Key Points
- Traditionally, the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) were designed exclusively for freight transport, aiming to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce congestion on existing railway lines.
- However, due to the heavy rush during Chhath Puja ( 25th–28th October 2025), the Railways has allowed empty passenger coaching rakes and special trains to run on the DFC for the first time.
- This step enables the operation of a larger number of passenger and express trains during the festive period.
- DFC consists of two arms:
- Eastern DFC (EDFC): Ludhiana (Punjab) – Dankuni (West Bengal) via Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (Approx. 1,839 km). The World Bank is funding a majority of the EDFC.
- Western DFC (WDFC): Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT), Mumbai – Dadri (Approx. 1,506 km). The Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding it.
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