Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a letter of acceptance (LOA) from IRCON International Limited for a signalling and telecommunications project valued at Rs 1.79 billion. The contract involves supply, installation, testing and commissioning of signalling equipment across multiple railway stations and sections.
The project encompasses installation of Electronic Interlocking systems at 10 new stations including Surakachhar, Katghora Road, Bhingra, and Putuwa among others. Additionally, it covers installation of six new Intermediate Block Signalling systems across various block sections between Bhingra-Putuwa and Dhangawan-Pendra Road.
The contract also includes commissioning of a new ‘Section Control System’ with train control communication equipment in the Gevra Road-Pendra Road section. Work involves modifications at existing installations at Kusmunda Block Station yard and SECL SILO Siding yard.
The 11-month project timeline includes monsoon period considerations. RVNL clarified that the project falls under normal business operations with no related party transaction implications.