Project Timelines and Cost EstimatesSome railway projects have experienced delays and cost increases. ---Advertisement---Examples of Project Timelines– The Eastern and Western DFCs, spanning approximately 3,000 km, were conceived in the early 2000s and completed in phases over two decades. Proposed New Freight CorridorsThree additional freight corridors have been identified in planning documents as potentially beneficial for decongesting major routes and supporting regional economic activity. Execution Models and Private ParticipationThe use of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and turnkey contracts has been explored in infrastructure projects across sectors. The Ministry of Finance has included PPP projects in its three-year pipeline, though specific railway projects have not yet been formally added.

Source: News 24 January 14, 2026 06:50 UTC