Indian Railways (IR) is planning to adopt the public-private partnership (PPP) model for the development of railway infrastructure. The initiative primarily focuses on the development of commercial lines, such as mineral transportation corridors, which are essential for meeting the increasing demand for industrial goods.
The adoption of the PPP model is expected to address the increasing demand for the transportation of minerals and coal. Besides, the development of these corridors, which are a part of the economic corridor programme, is expected to involve investments of over Rs 5.25 trillion by 2031.