Transrail Expands Footprint in Africa with New EPC Project

16 Sep 2025 CW Team

Transrail Lighting, a leading turnkey EPC company in power transmission and distribution with diversified operations across civil, railways, and poles & lighting, has secured new orders worth Rs 4.21 billion. These include a large transmission line contract in a new African country, further strengthening the company’s international presence.

With these additions, Transrail’s FY26 order inflows have crossed Rs 35 billion as of August 2025, reflecting a 78 per cent year-on-year growth.

Randeep Narang, MD & CEO, Transrail Lighting, said, "We are pleased to announce our expansion into a new country in Africa with a large transmission line order. This order, along with other recent wins across international T&D and Poles & Lighting, has taken our FY26 inflows beyond Rs 35 billion, representing 78 per cent Y-o-Y growth. These achievements underscore our diversified capabilities, growing global presence, and commitment to efficient execution and value creation for all stakeholders."

News source: BSE

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