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Direct rail link to JNPT moves closer after DFCCIL’s successful trial run

DFCCIL said the Western Corridor has handled over 1.24 lakh freight trains since its inception, including a record 200 trains in a single day in November

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The commissioning of the Vaitarna–JNPT link is expected to provide direct rail connectivity to JNPT. PIC VIA RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR

The commissioning of the Vaitarna–JNPT link is expected to provide direct rail connectivity to JNPT. PIC VIA RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has completed successful trial runs of electric locomotives on the 30-km Vaitarna–New Kharbao stretch of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) on Sunday, a key step toward commissioning the crucial Vaitarna–JNPT section.

DFCCIL said the Western Corridor has handled over 1.24 lakh freight trains since its inception, including a record 200 trains in a single day in November.

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