Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs): Operational & Planned (Jan 2026)

This map illustrates the routes of the two major operational Dedicated Freight Corridors (EDFC and WDFC) and indicates the proposed future corridors, highlighting their role in decongesting existing lines and boosting freight logistics.

• 📍Ludhiana, Punjab — EDFC Northern End
• 📍Dadri, Uttar Pradesh — WDFC Eastern End
• 📍Dankuni, West Bengal — EDFC Southern End
• 📍Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Maharashtra — WDFC Western End

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs): Impact & Progress (Jan 2026)

This dashboard highlights the significant progress and transformative impact of Dedicated Freight Corridors on India's logistics sector, showcasing operational lengths, efficiency gains, and cost reduction potential.

EDFC Operational Length

~1337 km95% of total

The Eastern DFC (Ludhiana to Sonnagar) is largely operational, significantly improving freight movement in Eastern India.

WDFC Operational Length

~1506 km98% of total

The Western DFC (Dadri to JNPT) is almost fully operational, boosting connectivity to India's largest container port.

Average Freight Speed on DFCs

~75 kmphFrom ~25 kmph (old lines)

Dramatic increase in average freight train speed, leading to faster transit times and improved supply chain reliability.

Logistics Cost Reduction Potential

Up to 50% (on corridor)Significant

DFCs contribute significantly to reducing overall logistics costs, making Indian goods more competitive globally.

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs): Operational & Planned (Jan 2026)

This map illustrates the routes of the two major operational Dedicated Freight Corridors (EDFC and WDFC) and indicates the proposed future corridors, highlighting their role in decongesting existing lines and boosting freight logistics.

• 📍Ludhiana, Punjab — EDFC Northern End
• 📍Dadri, Uttar Pradesh — WDFC Eastern End
• 📍Dankuni, West Bengal — EDFC Southern End
• 📍Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Maharashtra — WDFC Western End

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs): Impact & Progress (Jan 2026)

This dashboard highlights the significant progress and transformative impact of Dedicated Freight Corridors on India's logistics sector, showcasing operational lengths, efficiency gains, and cost reduction potential.

EDFC Operational Length

~1337 km95% of total

The Eastern DFC (Ludhiana to Sonnagar) is largely operational, significantly improving freight movement in Eastern India.

WDFC Operational Length

~1506 km98% of total

The Western DFC (Dadri to JNPT) is almost fully operational, boosting connectivity to India's largest container port.

Average Freight Speed on DFCs

~75 kmphFrom ~25 kmph (old lines)

Dramatic increase in average freight train speed, leading to faster transit times and improved supply chain reliability.

Logistics Cost Reduction Potential

Up to 50% (on corridor)Significant

DFCs contribute significantly to reducing overall logistics costs, making Indian goods more competitive globally.