The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), which operates nearly 2,750 km of the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, recorded a 48 per cent rise in freight train operations during FY 2024-25, transporting one tonne of goods over a cumulative distance of about 11.5 million km.
Sharing the achievement at the DFCCIL’s 20th Foundation Day celebrations held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Satish Kumar, Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, said the corporation’s performance reflects its growing contribution to India’s logistics efficiency and economic competitiveness.
According to DFCCIL, the corporation operated over 381 freight trains per day on average during the last financial year — a sharp jump that underscores the corridor’s expanding capacity and reliability. Overall, 1,39,302 trains were operated in the review period.
In terms of network productivity, DFCCIL reported a Gross Tonne Kilometre (GTKM) of 20,02,271 million and a Net Tonne Kilometre (NTKM) of 11,49,79 million. The corporation said these figures demonstrate “continuous improvement in network efficiency.”
Officials noted that the DFCCIL’s operations have been a key factor in reducing India’s logistics cost — estimated at ₹24 lakh crore — from around 14 per cent of GDP to 8–9 per cent, significantly improving supply chain competitiveness.
Among its notable achievements, DFCCIL highlighted the successful operation of ‘Rudrashtra’, India’s longest freight train, stretching 4.5 km with 354 wagons and seven locomotives, marking a new milestone in the nation’s rail freight history.
The corporation has also expanded multimodal connectivity through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) and Multimodal Logistics Hubs (MMLHs). The Gothangam GCT was inaugurated in March 2025, while New Daud Khan and New Ankleshwar (near New Sanjali) terminals were commissioned to further improve cargo handling.
Innovative initiatives like “Truck-on-Train” and “High-Speed Small Cargo Service” are being rolled out to enhance first and last-mile connectivity, promoting a greater modal shift from road to rail.
“Through its Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, DFCCIL continues to connect local industries with national and global markets, contributing to a more efficient supply chain and improved logistics cost-to-GDP ratio,” the corporation said in a statement.
