On October 28, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) announced that it has been awarded the lowest bid for an East Central Railway project valued at ₹186.76 crore. This project entails the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of traction substations and associated switching posts to upgrade the electric traction system from a 1×25 KV to a 2×25 KV AT feeding system along the Gomoh-Patratu section in the Dhanbad division of East Central Railway.
Recently, RVNL was also recognized as the lowest bidder for a contract from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, worth approximately ₹270 crore (including GST). This undertaking involves constructing ten elevated metro stations as part of the Nagpur Metro Rail Project (NMRP) Phase 2, specifically in Reach 3A, which includes stations at Hingna Mount View, Rajiv Nagar, Wanadongri, APMC, Raipur, Hingna Bus Station, and Hingna.
Earlier this month, RVNL also secured the lowest bid for an East Coast Railway project, which includes constructing the third and fourth lines between Jarapada and Talcher Road, along with a new line from Angul to Balram, as part of the MCRL Internal Corridor Phase-I doubling project.
The work encompasses various tasks such as earthwork formation, construction of minor and major bridges, track linking, ballast supply, signaling and telecommunications buildings, level crossings, and other miscellaneous tasks along the specified routes.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is a prominent public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, India, tasked with fast-tracking the expansion and modernization of India’s railway infrastructure. Established in 2003, RVNL plays a vital role in implementing critical rail projects, including new line constructions, gauge conversions, track doubling, electrification, and building of metro rail networks.
Headquartered in New Delhi, RVNL is committed to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and capacity of India’s rail network to meet the growing demands of freight and passenger traffic. Known for its project management expertise, RVNL collaborates with state governments, public sector entities, and private partners to execute complex projects on time and within budget. Through its work in developing modern railway infrastructure, RVNL supports India’s economic growth and connectivity goals, contributing to a more robust, sustainable, and extensive transportation network across the country.
