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Heavy-haul freight trains on DFCs redefining efficiency in rail logistics

Aug 13, 2025

Heavy-haul freight trains on the Dedicated Freight Corridors are redefining efficiency in rail logistics. Designed to handle axle loads of 25-32.5 tonnes, they can carry up to 14% more cargo than conventional wagons. 

With their double-stack container capability, these trains can carry twice the load in a single journey. By enhancing freight capacity and efficiency, the DFCs are not just moving goods — they are powering India’s economic momentum, emphasised a release.

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