Coal India signs agreement with Konkan Railway Corp Ltd to develop railway infrastructure.

CIL, which produces more than 80% of the country’s coal, is working to upgrade its rail network to ensure smoother coal movement.

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd to develop railway infrastructure for the company and its subsidiaries.

CIL, which produces more than 80 per cent of India’s coal, is actively upgrading its rail network to enhance coal transportation capacity.

The two organisations signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kolkata.

“Coal India Ltd and Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd have executed a non-binding MoU on August 18, 2025, aimed at developing rail infrastructure for CIL and its subsidiaries,” the company said in a BSE filing.

Earlier, CIL had signed a similar agreement with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd to expand rail infrastructure for the coal major and its units. In FY25, CIL produced 781.1 million tonnes (MT) of coal—around 7 per cent short of its annual target of 838 MT.

For FY26, Coal India Ltd is aiming to achieve a production of 875 MT and an offtake of 900 MT.