Railtel Wins Rs 37.67 Cr Contract for NWR’s Collision Avoidance System
By ThePip Desk
Railtel secures a Rs 37.67 crore contract from North Western Railway to deploy Optical Fibre Cable infrastructure for the Indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System.
Railtel Corporation of India has secured a significant Letter of Acceptance from North Western Railway, valued at approximately Rs 37.67 crore. This contract solidifies the company’s crucial role in India’s ongoing development of critical railway infrastructure.
The mandate specifically details the provision of 4x48F OFC (Optical Fibre Cable) infrastructure. This advanced setup is designated for the Indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) across the AII division of North Western Railway, covering an extensive 568.24 R kilometers. The project is slated for completion by August 06, 2026, signaling a clear timeline for this strategic enhancement.
Key Project Metrics
- Contract Value: Rs 37.67 crore (Including Tax)
- Execution Deadline: August 06, 2026
- Coverage Area: 568.24 R kms within the AII division
Railtel Corporation of India is widely recognized as a leading information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure provider. The company notably holds a distinct market standing as one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers across the nation, a position further reinforced by this new engagement.
This latest Letter of Acceptance not only boosts Railtel’s project portfolio but also underscores the broader national push for indigenous technology adoption within the Indian railway sector. Enhancing the TCAS system represents a crucial step towards significantly improving safety and operational efficiency, directly leveraging Railtel’s established expertise in large-scale infrastructure deployment.