PM dedicates 77 km stretch of WDFC to the nation
The Prime Minister has dedicated a 77 km long stretch of the all-new Bhandu-New Sanand section within the Western Dedicated Corridor to the nation, strengthening the connectivity of North Gujarat with major ports like Pipavav, Porbandar and Jamnagar. This initiative will further strengthen the logistics and storage-related sector in the region. Over time, completion of approximately 2,500 km of the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors has significantly reduced travel times for both passenger and freight trains. Owing to the completion of DFCs, nearly 60 goods trains have been shifted to this route to facilitate easy freight movement. In the Western Dedicated Fright Corridor (WDFC), there stand 19 major bridges, 105 minor bridges, five rail flyovers, 81 roads under bridges and six road over-bridges. The construction of these over-bridges has effectively eradicated level crossings, enhancing safety measures along the corridor. Moreover, this specific stretch is equipped with double-line electrified tracks, ensuring improved performance and speed for freight transportation.