The development of rail infrastructure received significant momentum after Coal India Ltd (CIL) established a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd to enhance and extend its rail network. The non-binding MoU received official approval during a June 5, 2025 ceremony in Kolkata to enhance coal transportation efficiency throughout CIL and its affiliated companies.
CIL executes this initiative to build up its evacuation systems and boost its logistical capabilities. The infrastructure expansion will be led by Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd which holds 90% equity from 11 major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and 10% from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) under the Ministry of Railways.
The partnership will enable faster and more cost-efficient coal transportation between production sites and end users. The coal production of CIL reached 781.1 million tonnes in FY25 but the company failed to meet its target of 838 MT. The coal giant targets 875 MT of production and 900 MT of offtake for the upcoming FY26.
The partnership represents an essential achievement for rail infrastructure modernization and coal supply chain optimization throughout the nation.
