BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited has received an order for 25 kV overhead electrification work under the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway. The company has received the letter of acceptance for the project titled “25 kV OHE and allied electrical works in connection with the removal of in-between track OHE masts over Sealdah Division.”
The contract is valued at ₹86.64 million and is scheduled to be completed within 12 months. Commenting on the development, Aparesh Nandi, Chairman, said the company is pleased with the new order and expects continued momentum in upcoming railway projects. He noted that BCPL remains active across multiple segments of railway infrastructure, including electrification, track modifications, new line construction, and capacity expansion through additional tracks and speed upgrades.
Mr Nandi added that the company has been involved in improving rail connectivity across India, including the North Eastern and rural regions, and expects steady opportunities across the railway sector in the near term.
BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited is an Indian engineering and infrastructure company that specializes in the development and execution of railway electrification and related infrastructure projects. Incorporated in 1995 as Bapi Construction Electrical Engineering Private Limited, it was converted into a public company and renamed BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited in 2008.
The company is listed on the BSE and has its registered office in Kolkata, West Bengal. BCPL’s core business revolves around the design, drawing, supply, erection and commissioning of 25 KV, 50 Hz single-phase traction overhead equipment (OHE), which is a critical component for the electrification of railway lines. It also provides turnkey solutions for setting up traction substations that regulate electrical power for electric locomotives. The company works extensively with various zones of Indian Railways and government agencies, executing electrification contracts and modernisation projects across the country.
Over the years, BCPL has expanded its presence pan-India, capitalizing on the Indian Railways’ push towards complete network electrification to improve efficiency and reduce dependence on diesel traction. Apart from railway infrastructure, the company has diversified moderately; for instance, it ventured into merchant export business involving agricultural commodities such as maize and onions.
Leadership at BCPL comprises experienced professionals from engineering, finance, and operations domains. The board of directors includes founders and independent members who guide strategic planning, project execution and governance.
Financially, BCPL is categorized as a small-cap infrastructure stock, with a market presence that reflects steady growth in order books and revenue in recent years. Its share performance and financial ratios are tracked on Indian exchanges, and the company continues to compete for sizeable EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts in the rail sector.
