DFC Projects

Key Features and Highlights:

1. Project Layout:

• Eastern DFC: Connects Ludhiana to Howrah (1,100 km)
• Western DFC: Connects Delhi to Mumbai (1,483 km)

2. Capacity:

• Over 1,100 freight trains daily, handling goods like containers, coal, cement, and steel.

3. Technological Advancements:

• Dedicated freight tracks with double-stack containers and high-speed trains traveling at up to 100 km/h.

Economic, Industrial, and Environmental Impact:

1. Economic Growth:

• The DFC will contribute 1.5% to 2% to India’s GDP in five years by improving logistics.

2. Industrial Development:

• Supports the growth of Multimodal Logistics Parks, SEZs, and Industrial Corridors like DMIC.

3. Environmental Impact:

• Reduced road congestion, 15-20% lower carbon emissions, and elimination of 2 million trucks annually.

DFC Junctions in Gujarat:

• Key junctions include Dholera Nano City, Makarpura, Mehsana, and major industrial areas.

Progress Update:

1. Contract Awards:

• ₹600 crore design and build contract for major bridges between Vaitarana and Surat (200 km stretch).

2. Land Acquisition:

• 309 km of land in Gujarat has been acquired for the Western DFC.