Sh. Naresh Pal Singh, General Manager, North Central Railway (NCR), inspected the Operations Control Centre (OCC) of DFCCIL at the Prayagraj Unit on 11 February 2026, in connection with upcoming connectivity works aimed at strengthening freight integration between Indian Railways and the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC).
The visit assumes significance as new connectivity links are being developed between NCR and DFCCIL, including Chunar–New Dagmagpur, Bhimsen–New Bhimsen, Ekdil–New Ekdil, Makkhanpur–New Makkhanpur, and Tundla–New Tundla. These connections are expected to facilitate the progressive shifting of Indian Railways’ freight trains to the EDFC, enabling faster transit, improved reliability, and enhanced network efficiency.
During the inspection, the General Manager interacted with OCC control officials and reviewed the advanced technological systems deployed at the centre. He appreciated the effective functioning of critical safety and monitoring systems such as the Machine Vision Inspection System (MVIS) and the Hot Axle Box Detector (HABD), noting their significant contribution to operational safety and efficiency.
Sh. Naresh Pal Singh expressed satisfaction with the performance outcomes of the OCC and commended the coordinated efforts of NCR and DFCCIL in strengthening freight operations through dedicated corridor infrastructure.
The inspection was attended by senior officials from NCR Headquarters and DFCCIL, including Sh. Sharat Chandrayan, Principal Chief Operations Manager, NCR; Sh. Akhil Shukla, Secretary to GM; Sh. A. B. Saran, Chief General Manager, Prayagraj; Sh. Ashish Mishra, GM/Safety; Sh. Mannu Prakash Dubey, GM/OP & BD (EDFC); Sh. Manuj Saraswat, Dy. CPM/Civil; Sh. Prakash Chandra, Project Manager/S&T; Sh. Rajnath, Dy. Project Manager/Electrical; Sh. Brajesh Smith, Dy. Project Manager/OP & BD; along with other DFCCIL officials.
The enhanced coordination between NCR and DFCCIL is expected to further streamline freight movement across the region, reinforcing the role of the EDFC in decongesting conventional rail routes and boosting logistics efficiency.
