Maharashtra Plans Rail Freight Corridor Linking JNPT
News: Maharashtra is planning a dedicated rail freight corridor to connect Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and the upcoming Vadhvan Port with the Samruddhi Expressway, aiming to strengthen logistics connectivity and reduce freight transportation costs.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the corridor will utilise land already reserved for railway infrastructure along the 701-km expressway.
The proposed network will link major ports with inland logistics hubs, including dry ports at Jalna and Wardha, before extending to Gadchiroli. The initiative is designed to improve Maharashtra’s integration with global supply chains and expand the benefits of port-led development beyond coastal regions. The project is also expected to support exports, manufacturing growth, and investments while enhancing the state’s position as a major logistics and industrial hub.
Source: Logistics Insider
Join The Community
Recent News
-
India Warehousing Show 2026 Highlights the Future of Logistics and Supply Chain Innovation -
India-US Trade Deal Gains Momentum with Leaders Pushing for Swift Conclusion -
Maharashtra Plans New Rail Freight Link Between JNPT, Vadhvan Port and Samruddhi Expressway -
India Has Limited Time to Capitalize on China Supply Chain Shift, Says CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran -
Govt Plans AI-Powered Mapping of Supply Chains and Investment Hubs