The newly developed Gulaothi Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) was inaugurated by Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), in the presence of senior officials including Shobhit Bhatnagar, Pawan Rai, S. P. Verma, Alok Kumar, and Ashish Kumar.
The terminal is expected to handle around 40 rakes per month, translating to an annual capacity of approximately 2 million tonnes. It will support both inbound and outbound cargo flows, enhancing regional and national freight connectivity.
Outbound cargo from Gulaothi will be transported to states such as Assam, Punjab, and Maharashtra, carrying commodities including textiles, agricultural produce, and electrical goods. Meanwhile, inbound cargo from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu will primarily consist of steel and automobile components, aiding industrial and manufacturing activities in the region.
Developed under Schedule-II of the GCT Policy by Sushila Venkateshwara Integrated Logistics LLP, the terminal spans 12.64 acres and features modern cargo handling infrastructure. Key facilities include a 750-metre goods handling line designed to accommodate long freight trains, along with a spacious platform for efficient loading and unloading operations.
The commissioning of the New Gulaothi GCT marks a significant milestone in strengthening rail-based logistics infrastructure, promoting multimodal connectivity, and improving freight efficiency across the Dedicated Freight Corridor network.
