HBL Engineering Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the South Central Railway for the implementation of Kavach, the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, along the Vijayawada–Ballarshah section.
The contract, valued at ₹132.95 crore including 18% GST, involves the deployment of Kavach across 48 stations, 10 locomotives, and a total track length of 446 kilometers. The project is expected to be completed within a period of 18 months from the date of commencement.
This contract is part of the Indian Railways’ broader mission to enhance rail safety through the deployment of Kavach, a system designed to prevent collisions by automatically applying brakes in case of signal violations or any other safety breaches. HBL Engineering, a domestic entity, has been tasked with delivering this critical safety infrastructure on one of the busiest rail corridors in the country.
The company has confirmed that none of the promoters or promoter group companies have any interest in the awarding entity, and the transaction does not fall under the category of a related party transaction.
This significant win reinforces HBL Engineering’s position as a key player in India’s railway modernization and safety initiatives.
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