New Delhi: Nitin Bansal, GGM/OP&BD, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), participated as a panellist at the 6th Railway Infrastructure & Innovation Summit & Awards 2026 held in New Delhi.
The summit focused on the theme “Future of Rail Infrastructure: High-Speed Rail, Freight Corridors, Digital Logistics & Multimodal Connectivity”, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the changing landscape of railway infrastructure and logistics in India.
Nitin Bansal Highlights DFCCIL’s Role in India’s Logistics Ecosystem
During the panel discussion, Nitin Bansal provided an overview of DFCCIL and highlighted the organisation’s transformative contribution to India’s logistics ecosystem.
He discussed the role of dedicated freight corridors in improving the efficiency of freight movement and supporting the country’s broader logistics infrastructure.
Key areas highlighted during the session included:
- Enhancing operational efficiency
- Reducing logistics costs
- Strengthening freight transportation infrastructure
- Supporting India’s economic growth
- Promoting integrated and technology-driven logistics solutions
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Summit Focuses on Future of Railway Infrastructure
The 6th Railway Infrastructure & Innovation Summit & Awards 2026 brought together industry leaders to deliberate on emerging trends and innovations in the railway sector.
The discussions focused on the evolving requirements of railway infrastructure, with particular emphasis on:
- High-speed rail
- Dedicated freight corridors
- Digital logistics
- Multimodal connectivity
- Technology-driven infrastructure
- Integrated logistics solutions
The summit provided a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange perspectives on the future development of India’s rail and logistics infrastructure.
Panel Discusses Technology-Driven Multimodal Logistics
The panel discussion examined the growing importance of technology and integrated transportation systems in creating a more efficient logistics ecosystem.
Industry leaders discussed emerging innovations and the need for greater integration between different modes of transportation. The discussions also highlighted how digital solutions and multimodal connectivity can support more efficient freight movement and logistics operations.
DFCCIL’s participation brought the perspective of dedicated freight infrastructure and its role in strengthening India’s freight transportation network to the discussion.
DFCCIL’s Contribution to India’s Freight Infrastructure
DFCCIL has been developing and managing dedicated freight corridor infrastructure aimed at improving the movement of freight across India.
The organisation’s dedicated freight corridor network is intended to enhance freight transportation capacity, improve operational efficiency and support more efficient logistics movement, contributing to the broader development of India’s transportation infrastructure.
About DFCCIL
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It is responsible for planning, developing, constructing, operating and maintaining dedicated freight corridors across the country. DFCCIL’s projects are aimed at improving freight movement capacity, reducing transit times and supporting India’s logistics and economic growth.
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