JNPA will be connected to the Dedicated Freight Corridor by 31st March 2026, boosting maritime logistics and efficiency.
The Dedicated Freight Corridor connection to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai is on track for completion by 31st March 2026, according to a senior official. The infrastructure project, which has encountered various setbacks regarding land procurement and administrative hurdles, has now entered its concluding phase of development.
Authorities expressed confidence in meeting the 31st March 2026 deadline for the final link to the port. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spans from Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to the maritime hub at Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Although the vast majority of the route is currently functional, the final segment serves as the remaining link to the premier container terminal of the nation.
Upon completion, the corridor will facilitate the rapid and streamlined transport of freight between the northern regions and the coast. This development is expected to substantially decrease transit durations and overall logistics expenditure. The remaining construction tasks involve the finalisation of bridges and the installation of rail tracks in the ultimate section. All primary obstacles, including the challenging land acquisition processes within Maharashtra, have now been settled.
The Dedicated Freight Corridor is a primary initiative of the national rail network, designed to establish a high-capacity system reserved solely for cargo traffic. The 1,506-kilometre western branch is a vital element of this network.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which manages a major share of the container traffic in the country, is poised to gain significantly from this direct rail connection. The link will enhance the capacity of the facility to manage higher volumes of maritime cargo with improved operational efficiency.
SOURCE – THE ET
