Arakkonam gets green nod for multimodal cargo terminal

JSW Infrastructure Ltd has been awarded a contract by Chennai division of Southern Railway to develop and operate a state-of-the-art multimodal cargo terminal at Arakkonam, says reports. This project is under the Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminal Policy 2022, and it will cover around one lakh sq metres of railway land next to Arakkonam railway station. The new terminal will include two full rake length lines, large wharf areas for easy goods handling, approach roads with highway connectivity, service buildings, and essential amenities for a fully developed cargo terminal, adds reports. The new terminal aims to make Arakkonam a global hub for multi-modal cargo operations, adding an expected 1 million tonnes of goods handled annually, as per reports.
JSW Infrastructure will invest approximately ₹40-50 crore in the project. They have exclusive rights to build additional infrastructure, such as warehouses, mechanized loading/unloading facilities, specialised goods handling, and value-added services. The contract spans 35 years.