Kolkata: BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited has announced the signing of a significant agreement worth ₹325.80 million for the execution of 25 KV Overhead Electrification (OHE) modification work across the Gurmura to Mahadia and Shakti Nagar sections of the Dhanbad Division under East Coast Railway. The project falls under the purview of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and is slated for completion within 16 months.
The scope of work includes the design, supply (excluding galvanized steel structures and all types of conductors such as Feeder Wire, BEC, and AEC), erection, testing, and commissioning of a 2x25KV feeder line along the track. The modification aims to meet a 3000 MT loading target for both UP and DN lines spanning from Gurmura (GMX) at KM 119.16 to Mahadia (MHDA) at KM 194.63 and Shakti Nagar (SKTN) at KM 32.13. The total coverage includes 110/220 RKM/TKM of railway track.
Chairman Aparesh Nandi expressed optimism about the development, stating, “We at BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited are pleased to inform our stakeholders about our recent order intake for the modification of the 25KV OHE system in the Dhanbad Division. The value of this order is ₹325.80 million, and we are quite optimistic about the pipeline of orders in the coming months.”
He further emphasized BCPL’s ongoing commitment to enhancing railway connectivity across India, particularly in the North East and rural regions. “We have consistently contributed to connecting different parts of the country and are confident about continuing our service to the Indian Railway sector. Similar projects are expected to emerge on a PAN India basis. The railway sector continues to witness a steady flow of work including EPC orders, modification projects, new line installations, and upgrades to existing tracks. We foresee no shortage of workflow in the near future,” he added.
This latest contract reinforces BCPL’s strategic role in India’s railway electrification and infrastructure modernization efforts, aligning with national goals for enhanced freight capacity and operational efficiency.
