India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has recorded significant growth in freight transportation, with increased train movements, higher double-stack operations and a new record in freight train interchange across the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors.
DFCCIL operated 1,203 double-stack freight trains in October 2026, compared with 944 trains in October 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 27.43%.
The average daily freight train movement also increased by 22.78%, rising from 385 trains in October 2025 to 472 trains in October 2026, reflecting improved operational capacity and increasing utilisation of the dedicated freight rail network.
In another major milestone, DFCCIL achieved its highest-ever interchange of 951 freight trains on November 7, 2026, across its two corridors.
The record interchange comprised 516 trains on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) and 435 trains on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).
The growing operational performance highlights the increasing capacity of dedicated freight infrastructure to handle higher cargo volumes, improve asset utilisation and facilitate faster movement of goods.
Unlike conventional railway routes that accommodate both passenger and freight services, dedicated freight corridors are designed exclusively for goods transportation, helping reduce congestion, improve transit efficiency and strengthen supply chain connectivity.
The expanding DFC network is also playing an important role in India’s multimodal logistics infrastructure by connecting industrial centres, logistics hubs, ports and consumption markets. Improved freight capacity is expected to support EXIM trade, domestic cargo movement and the competitiveness of Indian industries.