Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited (BSE: 544453) has secured a ₹51.20 crore contract from Southern Railway for conducting traffic surveys, final location surveys and preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for new Broad Gauge railway lines, track doubling and multi-tracking projects. The contract has been awarded under the jurisdiction of the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), Southern Railway, Egmore, Chennai. The assignment will involve technical surveys and planning activities required for the development and expansion of railway infrastructure across the Southern Railway network.
The work is intended to support the planning of new railway lines and capacity enhancement projects through track doubling and multi-tracking. These activities form an important part of assessing infrastructure requirements and preparing projects for further development and implementation.
Monarch will undertake the survey and consultancy work in accordance with the contract requirements. The project is scheduled for completion within 36 months from the date of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance, subject to the necessary approvals from the relevant government authorities.
The order adds to Monarch’s portfolio of infrastructure consultancy assignments and expands its work in railway planning, surveying and engineering services. The company provides consultancy support for transportation infrastructure projects, including technical studies, engineering design and project planning.
Commenting on the contract, Sunil Kokare, Director – Business, Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited, said the company was pleased to receive the order from Southern Railway. He said the contract would strengthen its order book and reflected the confidence placed in the company’s capabilities.
Kokare added that Monarch would use its technical expertise and experience in railway engineering consultancy to execute the assignment. He also noted that the expansion of railway connectivity and transportation capacity in India was creating opportunities for infrastructure consultancy firms.
The company said it remains focused on providing surveying and engineering consultancy services for transportation and other infrastructure projects. Its work covers several stages of project development, from surveys and feasibility assessments to detailed planning and engineering.
Founded in 1999, Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited is a publicly listed infrastructure consultancy company working across railways, roads, urban development and industrial corridors. Its services include preparation of Detailed Project Reports, urban development planning, land acquisition planning, geospatial mapping using LiDAR and 3D scanning, detailed engineering design and project management.
The company uses its multidisciplinary capabilities to support infrastructure development and planning requirements across India. The latest Southern Railway contract adds another assignment to its railway consultancy portfolio as the country’s transportation network continues to expand.
