Indian Railways News => Topic started by Mafia on Jul 30, 2012 - 21:00:22 PM


Title - Freight corridor work to begin soon
Posted by : Mafia on Jul 30, 2012 - 21:00:22 PM

ALLAHABAD: A meeting between officers of North Central Railway and Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Limited was held at NCR headquarters here on Tuesday.

NCR general manager Alok Johri said with the construction of the freight corridor, movement of trains would be more effective on the busy routes. He assured all support for the completion of the project.

Managing director of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Limited RK Gupta said work will begin shortly in the territory of North Central Railway from Mughalsarai to Khurja. Tendering process for the work of stretch from Bhaupur to Khurja has already been initiated.

Land acquisition between Mughalsarai-Bhaupur is going on fast pace and compensation for nearly 70% land has been paid.

The total length of DFCCIL corridor from Mughalsarai to Dadri is about 780 km.