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Modi Govt 2014–2026 Archive
12 Years of Governance, Policies & Development
Dedicated Freight Corridors (Eastern & Western DFC)
Indian Railways / DFCCIL operational
Verified Project

Dedicated Freight Corridors (Eastern & Western DFC)

Publicly Reported Physical Progress 95% Completed
Location / Stretch Punjab to West Bengal (EDFC) & Haryana to Maharashtra (WDFC)
Implementing Authority Ministry of Railways
Estimated Project Cost ₹1,24,000 crore
Verified Actual Expenditure Over ₹95,000 crore spent
Start Date 01 Mar 2015
Expected / Actual Completion 31 Dec 2025
Strategic Significance & Benefits

High-axle-load heavy-haul rail corridors freeing up passenger lines, reducing freight transit time by 50% and logistics costs from 14% to below 9% of GDP.