RVNL Wins ₹161 Cr East Coast Railway Contract

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) valued at ₹161.02 crore from East Coast Railway. This significant order targets critical infrastructure upgrades and must be executed within 18 months.

• Order Value: ₹161.02 crore
• Issuing Authority: East Coast Railway
• Execution Timeline: 18 months

The Letter of Acceptance from East Coast Railway specifically directs RVNL to implement Multi-Section Digital Axle Counters (MSDAC) aimed at bolstering reliability within the Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) section spanning from MZY to KUR. This extensive project also encompasses crucial alterations to existing Electronic Interlocking Systems (EIS) across multiple key stations within the KUR division.

These EIS alterations involve systems from various manufacturers at designated locations:

• M/S Hitachi Rail STS India make at BBS
• MEDHA Servo Drives make at HND, BBSN, MCS & TLHD
• M/s Siemens Rail Automation (P) WESTRACE MK-II make at RJGR, SSPR, DNKL, MZY, GJTA, CBT, SQQ, NRG & CTC
• WESTRACE MK-I make at BRAG & RTN
• KYOSAN make at JRZ station

Operating as an integral extension of the Ministry of Railways, Rail Vikas Nigam is mandated with the execution of a broad spectrum of railway infrastructure projects. The company’s diverse portfolio includes the development of new lines, track doubling, gauge conversions, and comprehensive railway electrification initiatives.

• Workshops
• Major bridges
• Construction of cable-stayed bridges
• Institution buildings

This latest contract underscores RVNL’s continuous role in upgrading and expanding railway infrastructure, with the 18-month execution timeline reflecting a focused approach to enhancing operational efficiency.