The Ministry of Railways has completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking a major milestone in India’s freight logistics modernisation. The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is a flagship initiative aimed at separating freight traffic from passenger lines, thereby improving efficiency, speed, and capacity.
The DFC is designed as a high-speed, high-capacity railway network exclusively for freight transportation, ensuring seamless movement of goods across the countr
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2024
The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2024 represents a major structural overhaul of India’s railway governance, shifting from a colonial-era framework to a modern, corporate-style system.
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Statutory and Legal Reform
• Simplification: Repeals the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and merges its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989, creating a unified legal code.
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Multi Modal Logistics Park
On 30th April 2025, the Multi Modal Logistics Park Limited, Nagpur (MMLP Nagpur) at Sindi, Maharashtra commenced its commercial operations.
The project aims to establish a faster logistics link and improve intermodal freight movement through better warehousing, cargo handling and transport connectivity.
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Multi Modal Logistics Park Limited, Nagpur is a logistics infrastructure project developed to su