CIL and Konkan Railway Partner to Boost Coal Evacuation

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) to collaborate on the development of rail infrastructure aimed at enhancing coal evacuation for CIL and its subsidiaries.

The MoU was signed on 18 August 2025 in Kolkata, marking another step in CIL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its logistics network. As the producer of over 80% of India’s domestic coal, CIL is increasingly investing in rail connectivity to improve the efficiency and reliability of coal transportation from mines to consumers.

This partnership follows CIL’s earlier collaboration with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd. (IPRCL) for similar infrastructure projects.

In FY25, CIL produced 781.1 million tonnes (MT) of coal, falling short of its 838 MT target by around 7%. For FY26, the company has set an ambitious production target of 875 MT and an offtake target of 900 MT, underscoring the importance of robust transport infrastructure to meet rising demand.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.