The collaboration involves DFCCIL’s Heavy Haul Institute (HHI) in Noida and its objective is to develop a long-term, integrated freight transportation plan leading up to 2030.
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd has signed an MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to create a centre of excellence to foster innovation and develop comprehensive strategies for India’s rail freight transport services.
The collaboration involves DFCCIL’s Heavy Haul Institute in Noida and aims at developing a long-term, integrated freight transportation plan.
It focuses on improving the capacity, quality, and competitiveness of India’s rail freight services, while also implementing actionable, time-bound strategies to enhance heavy-haul freight capabilities, according to Indian media reports.
The major areas of cooperation are development of academic curriculum, joint training programmes, research support, faculty and student services and internships.
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