Rail Vikas Nigam Wins Rs 404.88 Cr Railway Project
By ThePip Desk
Rail Vikas Nigam secures a Rs 404.88 crore infrastructure contract from East Coast Railway for third line execution work across the Bhadrak-Vizianagaram section.
Strategic Railway Order Breakdown
Rail Vikas Nigam has secured a major contract from East Coast Railway to execute extensive infrastructure works on the Bhadrak-Vizianagaram section. The project involves critical third-line construction work across a span of 385 kilometres, connecting key segments like Nergundi-Barang and Khurda Road Vizianagaram.
- Order recipient: Rail Vikas Nigam
- Issuing authority: East Coast Railway
- Total contract value: Rs 404.88 crore (including GST)
- Execution timeline: 912 days
Core Infrastructure Scope
The comprehensive project encompasses a wide array of technical and civil engineering tasks managed by the extended arm of the Ministry of Railways. Execution involves roadbed construction, minor and major bridges, RUBs and LHS, building works, and the supply of ballast alongside P. Way Linking.
- Track integration: 3rd Line between Nergundi-Barang (22 km) and Khurda Road Vizianagaram (363 km)
- Additional works: Utility shifting of S&T and electrification works
- Power arrangements: General service works including power supply, shifting, and modification of HT and LT Lines
Corporate Operational Profile
Operating as an extended arm of the Ministry of Railways, the company manages a diverse portfolio of heavy civil engineering and infrastructure assignments. Their core mandate covers everything from standard gauge conversion and new railway lines to complex metropolitan transit networks and cable-stayed bridges.
- Project types: New lines, doubling, gauge conversion, and railway electrification
- Specialized structures: Metro projects, workshops, major bridges, and institution buildings