- Economic Benefits:
- Reduces operation and maintenance costs for freight transport.
- Decongests existing tracks, allowing more passenger trains.
- Supports industrial development by providing efficient freight movement.
- Planned multimodal logistics parks provide complete transport solutions.
- Logistical Benefits:
- Higher speeds for freight trains (70 kmph average vs 26 kmph).
- Double stacking containers, increasing carrying capacity.
- Faster turn-around-time.
- Reduces transit losses.
- Improves overall efficiency of freight movement.
- Helps in reducing logistics costs for trade and industry.