NEW DELHI — State-run rail infrastructure company Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has secured a major signaling and safety upgrade contract valued at ₹161.02 crore from East Coast Railway.
The 18-month project focuses on installing Multi-Section Digital Axle Counters (MSDAC) and executing modifications to Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems to enhance operational safety and line capacity across the Khurda Road (KUR) division.
Contract Scope & Key Metrics
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Contracting Entity: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
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Client Authority: East Coast Railway (KUR Division).
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Project Value: ₹161.02 crore.
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Completion Timeline: 18 months.
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Core Technical Scope: Implementation of MSDAC systems and alterations of multi-vendor Electronic Interlocking (EI) setups (including Siemens, Hitachi Rail STS, Medha Servo Drives, and Kyosan).
Coverage Areas & Key Intersections
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Automatic Block Signalling (ABS): Reliability upgrades on the high-density Mancheswar (MZY) to Khurda Road (KUR) section.
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Primary Station Modifications: Bhubaneswar (BBS), Dhenkanal (DNKL), Talcher Road (TLHD), Hindol Road (HND), Rajathgarh (RJGR), Joranda Road (JRZ), and Sadashibpur (SSPR).
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Network Integration Points: Bhubaneswar New (BBSN), Mancheswar (MCS), Cuttack (CTC), and Nirakarpur (NRG).
Operational Significance & Market Response
The contract reinforces Indian Railways’ ongoing push to modernize legacy train-control technology with automated safety systems. Reflecting positive investor sentiment following the announcement, RVNL shares rose 2.71% to trade at ₹229.60 on the BSE.
