Coal India Ltd. (CIL), the state-owned mining major, has joined hands with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) to strengthen rail infrastructure, aiming to enhance coal evacuation and streamline logistics. The partnership is expected to ease transportation bottlenecks, reduce costs, and improve supply reliability for power producers and other industrial consumers. With demand for coal continuing to rise amid India’s growing energy needs, the collaboration highlights the importance of rail connectivity in sustaining efficient supply chains.