RVNL Wins Rs 1.79 Billion Signalling Contract
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RVNL Wins Rs 1.79 Billion Signalling Contract

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), the state-run railway engineering company, has secured a contract worth Rs 1.79 billion from IRCON International Ltd. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) was received on 14 August for comprehensive signalling and telecommunications works.

The project involves supplying signalling, telecom, and electronic in-motion weighbridge (EIMWB) materials, along with installation, testing, and commissioning. Distributed and centralised electronic interlocking (EI) systems will be established at 10 new stations – Surakachhar, Block Cabin, Katghora Road, Bhingra, Putuwa, Matin, Sendurgarh, Putipakhana, Dhangawan, and Bhadi.

Six new intermediate block signalling (IBS) systems will also be installed along the Bhingra–Pendra Road section. The scope further includes commissioning a new section control system, supported by headquarters and wayside train control communication equipment.

Additional works cover the installation of a new telephone exchange and multiple electronic in-motion weighbridges at selected locations. Modification works will also be undertaken for the existing panel interlocking system at Kusmunda Block Station yard and the electronic interlocking system at East Cabin of the SECL Silo Siding yard.

The contract, valued at Rs 1.79 billion including transportation, insurance, taxes and duties, has a completion deadline of 11 months, covering the monsoon period. RVNL confirmed the project falls within its regular business operations.


Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), the state-run railway engineering company, has secured a contract worth Rs 1.79 billion from IRCON International Ltd. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) was received on 14 August for comprehensive signalling and telecommunications works.The project involves supplying signalling, telecom, and electronic in-motion weighbridge (EIMWB) materials, along with installation, testing, and commissioning. Distributed and centralised electronic interlocking (EI) systems will be established at 10 new stations – Surakachhar, Block Cabin, Katghora Road, Bhingra, Putuwa, Matin, Sendurgarh, Putipakhana, Dhangawan, and Bhadi.Six new intermediate block signalling (IBS) systems will also be installed along the Bhingra–Pendra Road section. The scope further includes commissioning a new section control system, supported by headquarters and wayside train control communication equipment.Additional works cover the installation of a new telephone exchange and multiple electronic in-motion weighbridges at selected locations. Modification works will also be undertaken for the existing panel interlocking system at Kusmunda Block Station yard and the electronic interlocking system at East Cabin of the SECL Silo Siding yard.The contract, valued at Rs 1.79 billion including transportation, insurance, taxes and duties, has a completion deadline of 11 months, covering the monsoon period. RVNL confirmed the project falls within its regular business operations. 

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