India launches dedicated freight rail network two decades after initial approval

On Tuesday, India officially opened its rail network linking the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors, marking the completion of a project first cleared nearly 20 years ago. Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that by splitting freight and passenger lines, the system can now accommodate 430 cargo trains every day. He added that this transition will cut down travel time for goods from 30 hours by truck to between 10 and 12 hours, leading to significant savings in both fuel and time.

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