Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Southern Railway for a major infrastructure upgrade project aimed at boosting freight capacity.
The project involves upgrading the electric traction system from 1×25 kV to 2×25 kV on key railway sections of the Salem division. Specifically, the upgrade will cover the Salem Junction (SA) to Podanur Junction (PTJ) and Irugur (IGU) to Coimbatore Junction (CBE) to Podanur Junction (PTJ) stretch. This enhancement is crucial for supporting a 3,000 metric tonne (MT) loading target in the region.
The total contract value is ₹143.37 crore, including applicable taxes. The project is expected to be completed within a 24-month timeline.
The work has been awarded by Southern Railway, a domestic entity, under general contract conditions. There is no involvement of any promoter group or related party transactions in this contract.
This win adds to RVNL’s strong order book and further solidifies its position as a key player in India’s railway infrastructure development.
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