K2 Infragen wins Rs 334.1 million deal for North Western Railway

19 Jul 2024 CW Team

"We are honored to be part of this transformational initiative for the Rewari-Kathuwas section. Winning this contract showcases our technical expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality infrastructure. Rewari and Kathuwas are critical junctions connecting several key routes, and enhancing their infrastructure will significantly impact regional connectivity," said Pankaj Sharma, Managing Director, K2 Infragen Ltd.

"Our team is focused on ensuring completion by October 30, 2025, adhering to strict safety and quality protocols. This initiative provides a strategic opportunity to contribute to India's infrastructure development. We are committed to completing this undertaking on time and within budget, maintaining the highest standards. This venture will not only enhance travel for countless passengers but also boost economic growth in the region by facilitating smoother and faster transportation. The improved connectivity will attract businesses, promote trade, and support local economies, creating a ripple effect of growth and development,? Sharma continued.

K2 Infragen will execute this contract, initially secured by M/S Leena-Arnoo, and will carry out crucial infrastructure enhancements as part of the Jaipur Division of NWR's Rewari-Kathuwas doubling plan. Following this order win, the company's order book now stands at Rs 4.77 billion.

The project is scheduled to be completed by October 30, 2025, with a 15-month timeline. This project is vital for the advancement of the Jaipur division's rail infrastructure and aligns with NWR's broader goals of enhancing network connectivity and upgrading existing facilities. (Source: ET)

North Western Railway (NWR) has awarded a Rs 334.1 million contract to K2 Infragen, a leading infrastructure development company, for the design, procurement, erection, testing, and commissioning of high-rise Overhead Equipment (OHE) for the Rewari-Kathuwas doubling project. We are honored to be part of this transformational initiative for the Rewari-Kathuwas section. Winning this contract showcases our technical expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality infrastructure. Rewari and Kathuwas are critical junctions connecting several key routes, and enhancing their infrastructure will significantly impact regional connectivity, said Pankaj Sharma, Managing Director, K2 Infragen Ltd. Our team is focused on ensuring completion by October 30, 2025, adhering to strict safety and quality protocols. This initiative provides a strategic opportunity to contribute to India's infrastructure development. We are committed to completing this undertaking on time and within budget, maintaining the highest standards. This venture will not only enhance travel for countless passengers but also boost economic growth in the region by facilitating smoother and faster transportation. The improved connectivity will attract businesses, promote trade, and support local economies, creating a ripple effect of growth and development,? Sharma continued. K2 Infragen will execute this contract, initially secured by M/S Leena-Arnoo, and will carry out crucial infrastructure enhancements as part of the Jaipur Division of NWR's Rewari-Kathuwas doubling plan. Following this order win, the company's order book now stands at Rs 4.77 billion. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 30, 2025, with a 15-month timeline. This project is vital for the advancement of the Jaipur division's rail infrastructure and aligns with NWR's broader goals of enhancing network connectivity and upgrading existing facilities. (Source: ET)

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