RVNL Secures ₹87.56 Crore Video Surveillance Contract from South Eastern Railway
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has won a ₹87.56 crore contract from South Eastern Railway for supply, installation and commissioning of IP-based video surveillance systems in LHB coaches with 4 cameras per coach, rugged handheld terminals and 8TB storage. This follows another recent contract win of ₹201.23 crores for a wagon overhaul workshop project from East Coast Railway, reinforcing RVNL's strong position in railway infrastructure development.

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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has secured a major contract from South Eastern Railway, emerging as the lowest bidder (L1) for an IP-based video surveillance system project. The contract, valued at ₹87.56 crores (excluding GST), represents a significant business development for the government enterprise under the Ministry of Railways.
Contract Details and Specifications
The awarded contract encompasses the supply, installation and commissioning of IP-based Video Surveillance System (VSS) in LHB Coaches with 4 cameras as per RDSO Specification No. RDSO/SPN/TC/106/2025, Version 3.1 or latest. The project also includes rugged handheld terminals (HHT)/tablets along with 8 TB external SSD storage systems.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Value: | ₹87.56 crores (excluding GST) |
| Awarding Entity: | South Eastern Railway |
| E-Tender Number: | 33255017 |
| Execution Timeline: | 10 months from purchase order date |
| Contract Type: | Domestic |
Technical Scope and Implementation
The comprehensive project involves multiple technical components designed to enhance railway coach security and monitoring capabilities. The video surveillance system will be installed in LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches, which are modern passenger coaches used extensively in Indian Railways.
Key technical specifications include:
- IP-based video surveillance system with 4 cameras per coach
- Compliance with RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) specifications
- Rugged handheld terminals for operational management
- 8 TB external SSD storage for video data retention
Recent Business Developments
This contract win follows RVNL's recent success in securing another significant project from East Coast Railway. The company emerged as the lowest bidder for setting up a wagon periodical overhaul (POH) workshop with a capacity of 200 wagons at Kantabanji, valued at ₹201.23 crores (excluding GST). The East Coast Railway project has an execution timeline of 18 months.
| Recent Contract: | POH Workshop Details |
|---|---|
| Project Value: | ₹201.23 crores (excluding GST) |
| Location: | Kantabanji |
| Capacity: | 200 wagons |
| Timeline: | 18 months |
| Bidder Status: | Sole bidder |
Market Performance and Corporate Governance
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited ended at ₹335.30, down by ₹0.90, or 3.05%, on the BSE. The company has confirmed that both contracts fall within the normal course of business operations and do not involve any related party transactions, operating at arm's length with no promoter group interest.
| Contract Terms: | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Contract Conditions: | General Contract Conditions |
| Entity Type: | Domestic |
| Related Party Transaction: | No |
| Promoter Interest: | No |
These developments reinforce Rail Vikas Nigam Limited's position in railway infrastructure projects and its capability to secure significant contracts in both video surveillance systems and workshop development segments. The projects align with Indian Railways' ongoing modernisation efforts to enhance passenger safety, security, and operational efficiency through advanced technological solutions.
Historical Stock Returns for Rail Vikas Nigam
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| +1.71% | -0.51% | -5.80% | -4.77% | -17.18% | +918.27% |


































