JSW Infra to Build ₹771 Cr Rail Link to Jaigarh Port—MoU Signed with Konkan Railway

JSW Infrastructure Ltd., through its subsidiary JSW Jaigarh Port Ltd., has signed a concession agreement with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) to develop a 33.7-km railway corridor connecting Jaigarh Port to Digni station on the Konkan Railway network. The project, structured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, will be executed by a joint venture company—Jaigarh Digni Rail Ltd. (JDRL)—with JSWJPL, KRCL, and the Maharashtra Maritime Board as stakeholders.

 

The ₹771 crore project is expected to handle 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cargo and will involve the construction of 18 km of tunnels through the Sahyadri mountains. The rail link is designed to boost multimodal connectivity for Jaigarh Port, which currently handles 15 MTPA and is targeting 65 MTPA capacity by 2026.

 

Key Highlights:

Project cost: ₹771 crore

 

Length: 33.7 km rail corridor

 

JV partners: JSWJPL, KRCL, Maharashtra Maritime Board

 

Cargo capacity: 12 MTPA

 

Timeline: 30-month execution period

 

Strategic impact: Enhances hinterland connectivity and port competitiveness

 

This rail link is expected to unlock new trade corridors and support JSW’s broader infrastructure growth strategy.

 

Sources: Projects Monitor | Daily Shipping Times | JSW Infrastructure – Jaigarh Port Overview