Overview
- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 178.64 crore contract from IRCON International Ltd.
- The project involves installation, testing, and commissioning of signaling, telecommunications, and electronic interlocking systems across 10 new stations.
- Additional work includes six new intermediate block signaling sections, a section control system, and modifications to existing interlocking installations.
- The contract, RVNL's second major win in five days, follows a Rs 116 crore electric traction upgrade order from Central Railway on May 15.
- RVNL's shares rose 5.22% to Rs 431 on May 19, reflecting investor confidence ahead of its May 21 board meeting to approve Q4/FY25 results.