Rail Vikas Nigam has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a project valued at ₹358.97 crore from East Central Railway. The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract encompasses doubling work along the Sitamarhi-Raxaul section in the Samastipur Division, strengthening the company's infrastructure portfolio.

Project Scope and Execution

The project involves construction activities over a stretch of 41.04 km, extending from Kundawa Chainpur (excl.) to Raxaul (excl.). The scope includes earth work, blanketing, minor and major bridges, station buildings, platform work, level crossing (LC) work, and other miscellaneous works designed for 25T Indian Railway Standard Loading.

Contract Details

The key parameters of the order are summarised below:

The order, awarded by a domestic entity, falls within the normal course of business for the company. There are no related party transactions involved in the award.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Goa to cooperate on the development and implementation of infrastructure projects in the state. This partnership designates RVNL as the Project Executing Agency, formalizing its role in advancing regional infrastructure through mutually agreed terms and conditions.

Agreement With Government of Goa

The MoU establishes a framework for association between Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and the Government of Goa. The primary objective involves collaboration in areas of project identification and implementation for infrastructure initiatives within the state.

The specific financial terms, project timelines, and detailed scope of work under the mutually agreed conditions are subject to further developments. This move underscores RVNL's continued engagement with state governments to support infrastructure development across India.