Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), carried out a comprehensive inspection of the final stretch of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) in Maharashtra. This section traverses difficult terrain and is likely to be completed and commissioned later this year.
The senior officials that accompanied Kumar included Sandesh Srivastava, the Executive Director of Infrastructure; Jitender Srivastava, General Manager of Security; Amit Saurashti , General Manager of Corporate Coordination; SK Negi, Advisor; Paramjeet, Chief General Manager of Mumbai (South); and HG Tiwari, General Manager of Electrical for Mumbai (South), along with other officials and stakeholders belonging to DFCCIL.
The inspection included pivotal sites such as the Panvel Yard, JNPT Yard, Kundevahal Tunnel , North Tunnel, South Tunnel, and the Isolated Tunnel, where progress was reviewed in detail. Officials from respective units provided on-site updates. The visit emphasised assessing the section’s construction status, addressing challenges, and expediting completion.
The Vaitarna-JNPT section will be the final leg of the WDFC, connecting JNPT with the freight corridor. This would be a link that would enhance the movement of freight and connect the northern hinterland with key consumer markets and export centres. In the inspection, Kumar underscored the timely execution of the work in achieving the highest quality and safety standards. The officials of DFCCIL and stakeholders reiterated their
commitment to meet the project milestones on established timelines.