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State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) is set to boost its coal transportation network by completing several railway projects by 2025, aiming to increase its coal evacuation capacity in response to the country’s energy demand.
Among the projects, the Tori-Shivpur New BG Double line, running 43.70 km, has been operational since December 2019 and is currently equipped to transport around 65 million tonne per annum (MTPA) of coal. With a third line under construction, expected to be completed by March 2024, the capacity is projected to increase to approximately 100 MTPA.
The Jharsuguda – Barpali – Sardega New BG line, which commenced operations on April 5, 2018, and covers a distance of 52.41 km, is undergoing work to double its capacity. This is anticipated to boost its throughput to about 65 MTPA by December 2023.
