
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has informed the stock exchanges that it has been identified as the lowest bidder for a railway electrification contract issued by the North Eastern Railway. The update was filed on November 21, 2025, and the company stated that the work is part of its routine operations.
The total cost of the work stands at ₹180.77 crore (₹180,77,92,324.55/-), inclusive of applicable taxes. The filing states that the project must be completed within 24 months from the date it is awarded.
The contract covers the UTR-MWP railway stretch in the Lucknow division of Northern Railway. The work relates to improving power capacity for train movement through changes to a 2x25 kV traction system, including adjustments to existing overhead lines and feeder wires. The railway section involved spans 184 route km, equal to 368 track km.
The scope includes design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of traction-related infrastructure. It involves modification of OHE systems along with installation of feeder wires to handle higher capacity needs.
The North Eastern Railway, a domestic government entity, has awarded the contract. As specified, the work will follow General Contract Conditions, which are standard terms used in similar railway infrastructure contracts.
RVNL has clarified that its promoters or related companies have no interest in the awarding entity, and the contract does not fall under related-party transactions.
As of November 24, 2025, 10:29 AM, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) share price is trading at ₹315.90, a 0.61% increase from the previous closing price.
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With this order, RVNL will undertake electrification and capacity upgrade work on the UTR–MWP section over the next two years, adding to its ongoing railway execution projects across India.
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Published on: Nov 24, 2025, 11:39 AM IST

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