New Delhi: Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), undertook a comprehensive inspection of infrastructure projects and business development initiatives along the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from New Dadri to New Dabla. He reviewed measures aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, augmenting freight transportation capacity, and advancing renewable energy initiatives. Praveen Kumar commenced his visit from New Dadri, where he inspected ROB-191H and the IMD building. He reviewed various technical and operational aspects of the projects. He also assessed the readiness of the IMD facility and emphasized the need for its expeditious operationalization. Interacting with concerned officials, he reviewed the progress and status of ongoing works in detail. Thereafter, he undertook an inspection of the New Dadri–New Rewari section by rail car, during which he reviewed various business development initiatives and assessed measures being undertaken to augment freight traffic and enhance corridor utilization.

MD Kumar inaugurated a modified rake of low-floor FMP wagons at New Rewari to strengthen the Trucks-on-Train (ToT) service. The redesigned wagons, with a 975 mm floor height and 60-tonne carrying capacity, enable efficient transportation of commercial and defence vehicles. He also reviewed a simplified vehicle-lashing system developed with RDSO based on industry feedback. During the visit, he laid the foundation stone for a solar power project at New Rewari under the RESCO model and inaugurated a self-financed solar project at New Ateli under the CAPEX model, reaffirming DFCCIL's commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

He later inspected the New Ateli–New Dabla section and reviewed progress at NICDC’s Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal in Nangal Chaudhary, directing officials to ensure timely completion while maintaining quality standards. Senior DFCCIL and NICDC officials accompanied him during the inspection.