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www.metrorailnews.in METRO RAIL NEWS -AUGUST - 2025 51Completion Timeline of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC)Update on WDFC: The final section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 102 km from Vaitarna to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), is currently under construction. A major milestone was recently achieved with the breakthrough of the Kundevahal Tunnel in Panvel, which concludes all tunnelling work along this stretch. While the section was initially expected to be commissioned by March 2025, delays in execution have pushed the deadline to December 2025.Advanced Rolling Stock Inspection System: In July 2025, Indian Railways entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) to implement a Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS). This is used for monitoring the condition of rolling stock. This advanced technology solution, which employs artificial intelligence and machine learning, is installed at the wayside and is capable of capturing highresolution images of the undercarriage of moving trains. It automatically identifies any hanging, loose, or missing components. Upon detecting anomalies, the system generates real-time alerts, enabling timely interventions and preventive measures to enhance operational safety and efficiency.A Long-Term Vision for Freight Mobility: New DFC Alignments in IndiaAs part of the long-term vision to enhance freight transportation efficiency, the Ministry of Railways (MoR) announced in the 2016 Union Budget its intent to develop three new Dedicated Freight Corridors in addition to the already operational Eastern and Western DFCs. Initially, the following corridors were proposed:Planning and Preliminary WorkTo initiate development, RITES Ltd., a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, was entrusted to carry out the Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Surveys for these proposed corridors. Based on these studies, RITES submitted the reports to the Railway Board for administrative approval and further action.SectionLength (Km)StatusDateDadri %u2013 Rewari127Commissioned25 January 2024Rewari %u2013 Madar306Commissioned 7 January 2021Madar %u2013 Palanpur353Commissioned18 June 2022Palanpur %u2013 Makarpura290Commissioned30 September 2022 / 30 October 2023Makarpura %u2013 Sachin135Commissioned 12 March 2024Sachin %u2013 Vaitarna193Commissioned %u2014Vaitarna %u2013 JNPT102Under Construction31 December 2025Corridor NameRouteLength (Approx.)East%u2013West CorridorKolkata to Mumbai2328 kmNorth%u2013South CorridorDelhi to Chennai2327 kmEast Coast CorridorKharagpur to Vijayawada1114 kmSouthern CorridorMadgaon %u2013 Ankola %u2013 Rinigunta893 kmARTICLE