For the first time, Railways allows empty passenger trains to run on Dedicated Freight Corridor – Here’s why
Dedicated Freight Corridor: For the first time, Indian Railways (IR) has permitted the movement of empty passenger trains on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network.
the national transporter has planned to run 1,500 special trains to manage the heavy passenger rush ahead of Chhath Puja. (Image: Southern Railway) Dedicated Freight Corridor: For the first time, Indian Railways (IR) has permitted the movement of empty passenger trains on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network. The DFC, primarily developed to boost freight transportation and enhance logistics efficiency, has now been utilized for this unique operational move.
Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior railway official has confirmed the development. “This is for first time, empty coaching rake movement in DFCCIL line permitted.”
Why did Indian Railways allow the movement of passenger train rakes over the DFC network?
Elaborating further, the railway official explained that the coaching rake movement was permitted to enable the operation of a larger number of passenger and express trains during the ongoing festive season. “Passenger and express trains can be run in large numbers,” the official told Indianexpress.com.
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