Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) organised a stakeholder conference on the financing and construction of the proposed East–West Dedicated Freight Corridor (EWDFC) at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The conference brought together developers, investors, financial institutions, and prospective bidders to facilitate stakeholder consultations and discuss the project’s implementation framework and financing opportunities.
The discussions focused on the financing framework, construction strategy, stakeholder participation, and implementation roadmap for the EWDFC under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The interactive session provided a platform for addressing stakeholder queries, exchanging valuable inputs, and strengthening collaborative efforts for the timely development of India’s next-generation freight corridor.
The conference was attended by leading infrastructure developers, EPC contractors, logistics and port operators, rolling stock and rail technology companies, financial institutions, multilateral agencies, infrastructure investors, rating agencies and consultants.
The proposed East–West Dedicated Freight Corridor, connecting Surat in Gujarat to Dankuni in West Bengal over approximately 2,316 km, is envisaged to enhance connectivity across six states, strengthen multimodal logistics integration, and augment India’s freight transportation capacity.
