The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) in Prayagraj is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2nd. The DFC's control room in Prayagraj is considered to be larger than ISRO's control room and boasts advanced technology for monitoring operations. The Eastern DFC, with...
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its headquarters in Prayagraj, is fully operational, while the Western DFC (headquarters in Ahmedabad) is 81% complete. The DFC aims to increase the share of rail transportation in India, currently at 26%, to 40%, which is considered essential for a developed nation. On February 23rd, the DFC achieved a record high of 428 train interchanges. Currently, 120 freight trains are operational on the DFC, which operates at a speed of 50 km/h. The DFC is anticipated to alleviate traffic congestion on existing railway lines and improve passenger train speeds. The DFC is also being considered for expansion to other parts of India, including the east coast, east-west corridor, and north-south corridor.