Indian Railways has begun constructing the country’s first underground freight logistics station in Surat. The station will span over 100 acres underground, with mechanized cargo movement, temperature control, and express tunnels connecting to the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). This facility will reduce surface congestion and pollution in urban areas. Surat, being a textile and diamond hub, will benefit immensely from faster, more secure cargo movement. The station will be operational by 2027 and may serve as a model for other urban industrial zones.