The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) and Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) have decided to enter into an agreement to set up a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Balli railway station in South Goa on a revenue-sharing basis, Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu said, adding that this logistics park will be able to handle both domestic and export-import container traffic. Both trade and industry in Goa will be benefitted from the transport solutions and state-of-the-art facilities that CONCOR will provide in partnership with KRCL. Currently, IOH coaches are required to be moved from Madgaon to Verna and that with the commissioning of the overhauling depot at Madgaon improving all round functioning of safety and comfort to passengers. Trains originating from Sawantwadi will start from this new terminus line. The terminal platform has been provided with suitable eateries, water posts, announcement system and also covered under CCTV surveillance. Hand-Held Ticketing Device for TTEs will facilitate the extension of tickets, upgrading the allied travel related facilities.
