RailTel Bags Rs 356 mn Railway Signalling Order

25 Feb 2026 CW Team

RailTel Corporation of India has secured a Rs 356 million (mn) railway signalling order from North Central Railway, the company announced. The contract will be executed by RailTel's engineering teams and covers signalling upgrades within the North Central Railway zone. The award expands the company order book and reflects continued investment in rail infrastructure. The order underscores RailTel's role in supporting modern signalling systems and complements its existing engagements with Indian Railways.

RailTel, a state-owned telecom infrastructure provider, will use its existing optical fibre and network assets to implement the signalling work. The project is expected to leverage the company engineering and project management capabilities and align with its focus on transportation digitalisation. The award complements RailTel's portfolio of railway and communications projects across the country. The use of optical fibre is expected to facilitate high speed data transmission needed for advanced signalling applications.

Financially, the order is likely to provide modest revenue visibility for the current fiscal periods and contribute to asset utilisation, according to the company. The contract value of Rs 356 mn will be recognised as part of project revenues as work progresses, and execution timelines will determine the revenue recognition pattern. The award follows public tenders and infrastructure prioritisation by railway authorities. Accounting for project expenses and mobilisation will determine the margin profile of the contract over the implementation period.

RailTel will proceed with implementation through its internal teams and subcontractors where necessary, the company indicated. The project outcome is expected to strengthen signalling capacity and support safer train operations on routes under the North Central Railway zone. Investors and stakeholders will monitor progress as the work advances and revenue is recorded.

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