In a major boost to India’s freight logistics, the Asia’s Largest Rail Operations Command Centre (OCC) has been inaugurated at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.
The state-of-the-art facility, operated by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), will serve as the operational nerve center for the entire 1,506-kilometer Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), which connects major industrial and port hubs across five states (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra).
The Sabarmati OCC is a symbol of cutting-edge railway technology, built over an area spanning more than 3 acres. Its primary features are designed to ensure seamless, high-speed freight movement:
- 72-Metre Video Wall: The centerpiece of the facility is a curved, 72-meter real-time monitoring video wall, one of the largest in Asia. It provides complete, simultaneous oversight of every train position, track layout, overhead power system, and critical safety parameter along the entire WDFC.
- Emergency Response: The control room includes two dedicated War Rooms and a Disaster Management Room to ensure swift, coordinated action during any emergency.
- AI-Ready Monitoring: The facility is equipped with advanced systems, including automated alarms for hot axle detection and AI-ready systems, providing an unprecedented level of operational safety and efficiency.
The WDFC is designed to handle longer, faster trains at speeds up to 100 kmph and enables efficient double-stack container operations, a key requirement for connecting India’s busiest ports like Mundra, Kandla, and JNPT with its industrial heartlands.
The commissioning of the Sabarmati OCC is expected to significantly reduce freight transit times—slashing the travel time for port-bound trains from the previous 24-36 hours to less than a day. This enhanced efficiency will reduce congestion on existing passenger lines, lower logistics costs, and provide a major thrust to trade and industry in the region, aligning perfectly with the national vision of “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
