JICA Supported Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Completed, Marking Landmark Milestone in India–Japan Infrastructure Cooperation

 Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated key sections of the Freight Corridor to the nation Mumbai: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), achieved a landmark milestone, with the completion and fully operationalisation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). The Dedicated Freight Corridor has been developed with financial and technical support from JICA, in collaboration with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), the implementing agency under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.  Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today dedicated key sections of the completed Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation from Vadodara, Gujarat. The three sections, New Sanad North – New Makarpura, New Umbergaon – New Saphale, and New Saphale – New JNPT, together cover a total length of 326 KM and have been constructed at a cumulative cost of ₹20,703 crore. The event at Maharashtra location was graced by the presen...