Coal India Ltd (CIL), the state-run Maharatna company, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited to strengthen and develop its rail infrastructure network.
The MoU, signed on August 18, 2025, in Kolkata, is aimed at enhancing coal evacuation and transport efficiency for CIL and its subsidiaries. Better rail connectivity is expected to significantly improve coal movement to power plants and other end-users across the country, thereby reducing logistical bottlenecks.
The agreement underscores CIL’s continued focus on improving infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to meet the country’s growing energy demand while ensuring timely coal supply. While the MoU is non-binding, it sets the framework for detailed collaboration between CIL and Konkan Railway in the coming months.
This development comes at a time when India is witnessing robust demand for coal, and the government has been urging greater investments in logistics and transport networks to support energy security.
