On 28 October 2026, Metro Rail News reported that DP World has launched two double-stack rail services linking Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to inland container depots (ICDs) across the National Capital Region (NCR) and to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company said both services are Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-enabled; the first began in September 2026 and links JNPA with DP World ICD locations at Pali/Rewari, Jhattipur-Panipat and Modinagar in the NCR, while the second links JNPA with ICD Sachana in Ahmedabad. DP World characterised the initiative as intended to enhance freight capacity, improve transit reliability, and strengthen gateway-to-hinterland connections by integrating port facilities and inland infrastructure.
According to the report, DP World executives framed the launches as aligned with India’s National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti objectives for multimodal connectivity. Metro Rail News also carried a social-media style note reporting four freight trains flagged off on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor enabling direct rail connectivity to JNPT, double-stack rake movements and lower logistics cost and transit time; that item is presented here as reported information. Specific commercial terms, volumes, contract counter‑parties and financial amounts are not publicly disclosed in the cited report.
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28 October 2026 — Metro Rail News reported that DP World launched two double‑stack rail services connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with inland container depots in the National Capital Region (NCR) and with Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The outlets for the services are described as DFC‑enabled and the first service is stated to have commenced in September 2026.
Verified facts
The report states that DP World announced two new double‑stack rail lines. The first service commenced in September 2026 and, according to the company as reported, connects JNPA with DP World’s ICD network at Pali/Rewari, Jhattipur‑Panipat and Modinagar in the NCR. The second service, the report says, links JNPA with ICD Sachana in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The article describes both rail lines as Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)‑enabled.
Metro Rail News also published a related item presented in a social‑media format that reported four freight trains were flagged off on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to enable direct rail connectivity to JNPT, double‑stack container rake movement to major ports, and reduced logistics cost and transit time. That point is presented here as reported information from the same source.
The report attributes statements to DP World leadership: Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), is reported to have said that extending double‑stack rail connectivity through freight corridors is an important step to make India’s logistics more efficient. Adhendru Jain, Vice President of Rail & Inland Terminals, SCO DP World, is reported to have linked the initiative to India’s National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti objectives for multimodal logistics.
Organizations and responsibilities
- DP World: Reported as the initiating organisation for the two double‑stack rail services and the source of quoted company commentary on objectives and alignment with national logistics policy. The report identifies DP World as operating the ICD network cited in the NCR and at ICD Sachana in Ahmedabad.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA): Identified in the report as the maritime gateway linked by the announced rail services. The report does not disclose JNPA’s contractual role or any formal agreement details.
- Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) infrastructure: Described in the report as the enabling infrastructure for the two services; the report does not disclose specific DFC operator responsibilities or contracts.
Operational and commercial context
According to the report, DP World presented the rail services as intended to enhance gateway‑to‑hinterland connections by linking port facilities with inland infrastructure through a unified network connecting major production and consumption hubs. The company said the double‑stack operations raise the quantity of freight moveable by rail, provide customers with rail alternatives intended to support faster transit, predictable cargo movement and efficient supply chain planning, and lower dependence on road transport.
The report links the announcement to national policy objectives by referencing DP World’s comments that the initiative supports India’s National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti, which aim to promote multimodal and efficient logistics networks. Specific operational metrics (for example, train frequency, capacity per service, transit times, contractual durations, tariff levels, capital expenditure or projected volumes) are Not publicly disclosed in the cited article.
Sources
https://metrorailnews.in/dp-world-double-stack-rail-jnpa-ncr-gujarat/ — Metro Rail News India
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