Concord Arm Bags Railways Order For Loco Wireless System

31 Dec 2025 CW Team

Concord Control Systems has secured an order worth Rs 565.8 million from Indian Railways for the supply, installation and commissioning of a locomotive wireless control system through its wholly owned subsidiary, Advanced Rail Controls.

Following the award, the company’s total order book has crossed Rs 4.5 billion as of date, reflecting strong execution momentum in the railway signalling and control systems segment.

The latest contract further strengthens Concord Control Systems’ presence in rail safety and communication solutions, an area seeing rising investments as Indian Railways continues to modernise its operations.

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31 Dec 2025

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