Siemens Limited has secured an order worth approximately ₹263 crore from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the electrification of the Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway line in Uttarakhand. The project involves the supply and installation of overhead rail electrification systems across the 102.5 track-kilometre corridor, supporting one of Indian Railways’ major infrastructure projects in the Himalayan region.
Awarded by RVNL, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, the contract covers the deployment of rigid overhead catenary systems (ROCS) and flexible overhead catenary systems (FOCS). These systems will be installed across tunnels, bridges, open sections, railway yards and associated infrastructure along the route.
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line is a key component of the Char Dham connectivity programme, aimed at improving rail access to Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions. Once completed, the corridor is expected to strengthen year-round transportation, improve access to remote areas, facilitate tourism and pilgrimage, and support economic development by providing a dependable rail link in a region that frequently experiences weather-related disruptions.
Commenting on the order, Rajeev Joisar, Chief Executive Officer, Mobility Business, Siemens Limited, said, “The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway project is an important infrastructure initiative that will improve connectivity in a geographically challenging region. We are pleased to work with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited on the electrification of this corridor by providing advanced overhead catenary systems that have been successfully deployed across several railway projects in India. We remain committed to supporting the modernization of the country’s rail network through reliable and energy-efficient technologies.”
The project further expands Siemens Limited’s participation in India’s railway infrastructure sector, where the company has supplied electrification, signalling and mobility technologies for multiple passenger and freight corridors. Overhead catenary systems play a critical role in ensuring reliable electric traction by providing continuous power supply to trains while supporting higher operational efficiency and lower maintenance requirements.
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line is expected to contribute to the broader objective of expanding sustainable transportation infrastructure while improving connectivity across Uttarakhand. The electrification works will support Indian Railways’ ongoing efforts to increase the use of electric rail systems, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and improve operational efficiency across the national rail network.
Siemens Limited is a technology company operating in the areas of industry, infrastructure and mobility. The company develops technologies that support industrial automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure and sustainable transportation, helping customers improve productivity, operational efficiency and resource utilization across a range of sectors.
