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Weekly Brief - National Highways, Railways & Logistics Infrastructure - 22nd September, 2026
Policy updates span new NHAI high-speed access guidelines, major railway route approvals, Dedicated Freight Corridor milestones, and targeted land acquisition notifications.
Key Statistics
| 2,800+ km | ₹497 Crore | 5.4% |
|---|---|---|
| Total length of the newly operational Dedicated Freight Corridor network | Approved outlay for the Chouk-Karjat railway section doubling project | Freight loading growth rate achieved by Indian Railways over August 2025 |
Weekly Executive Summary
- NHAI issued a uniform regulatory framework for planning, design, and safety compliance across access-controlled high-speed national highways (Ref).
- Prime Minister highlighted the full operationalization of the 2,800+ km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network, scaling up heavy rail freight and logistics capabilities (Ref).
- Indian Railways sanctioned ₹493 Crore for a 38.21 km new rail link between Mukutban (Adilabad) and Gadchandur, alongside a ₹497 Crore doubling project fo…
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