GENERAL8 Sept 2026
PM Modi in Vadodara, Mumbai today: WDFC projects, new trains, Global Fintech Fest on agenda | Mint
PM Modi dedicated three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, covering 326 km and costing over ₹20,700 crore. This makes the whole DFC network fully operational. It will speed up cargo movement, especially imports and exports to and from JNPT port, cut logistics costs, and ease Mumbai rail congestion. New freight train services were flagged off. Businesses using freight should expect smoother transport.
Key Statutory Highlights
- PM Modi inaugurated three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor covering 326 route km, built at more than ₹20,700 crore.
- With these sections, the entire Dedicated Freight Corridor network is now fully operational across its full length.
- He also flagged off new freight train services and laid foundation stones for several railway and highway projects.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you use freight or logistics services, watch for improved delivery times and possible cost benefits, and plan your supply chain routes accordingly.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
Share: