A freight corridor is a designated route or network specifically designed for transporting goods and cargo by rail or road. These corridors aim to improve freight transport's efficiency, speed, and reliability, often by providing dedicated infrastructure, such as tracks or lanes, separate from passenger transport routes. Doing so, they help reduce congestion, lower transportation costs, and boost economic activity.
In India, for example, the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are a significant initiative to enhance the country's freight transport capabilities. The Eastern and Western DFCs are being developed to handle high volumes of goods traffic, connecting key industrial and trading hubs across the country.