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K2 Infragen has received a Letter of Acceptance worth INR 158.58 crore, including GST, from Konkan Railway Corporation for railway electrification and traction system upgradation works. The order involves design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning to upgrade the electric traction system from 1 x 25 kV to 2 x 25 kV across key railway sections under North Western Railway. The project spans over 403 route km and 497.65 track km and is scheduled for completion within 24 months. The development strengthens the company’s presence in railway electrification infrastructure projects.
K2 Infragen has secured a Letter of Acceptance valued at INR 158.58 crore, including GST, from Konkan Railway Corporation for major railway electrification and traction system upgradation works. The company confirmed that the project includes complete execution covering design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning activities.
The assigned work focuses on upgrading the existing electric traction system from 1 x 25 kV to 2 x 25 kV across important railway sections under the North Western Railway network. The project stretches across the Luni–Samdari–Bhildi and Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur sections, covering 403 route km and 497.65 track km in total.
As per the order terms, the scope is aimed at improving traction capacity to support higher freight movement targets, including enhanced loading efficiency for the rail network. The execution timeline for the project has been set at 24 months from the date of award.
K2 Infragen has stated that the order adds to its growing portfolio in railway electrification and strengthens its position in the power infrastructure segment linked to rail transport systems. The company also indicated that such orders contribute to expanding its presence in government-backed infrastructure development projects.
Konkan Railway Corporation, which awarded the project, continues to focus on upgrading rail infrastructure to improve operational capacity and efficiency across major routes. This electrification upgrade forms part of broader efforts to modernise traction systems across Indian Railways.
Source PTI
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