RailTel Secures ₹35.54 Crore Railway Signalling Project from NCR

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Dy. Cste/P/Cnb for a railway signalling project under the Prayagraj Division of North Central Railway (NCR).

 The order marks another addition to RailTel’s growing portfolio of railway infrastructure projects and strengthens its presence in the signalling and telecom segment within Indian Railways.

Project Scope and Execution Timeline

The project involves the provision of MSDAC (Multi Section Digital Axle Counter) and other associated works, including suitable indoor alterations in EI (Electronic Interlocking), RRI (Route Relay Interlocking), and PI (Panel Interlocking) stations in the Prayagraj Division of NCR. 

The work is to be completed within 24 months from the date of the LoA, with the execution deadline set for February 17, 2028. The contract has been awarded by a domestic entity and is classified as a railway signalling project.

Order Value and Strategic Importance

The estimated size of the order, as per the LoA, stands at ₹35,54,82,968. This domestic contract further strengthens RailTel’s order book and reflects continued investments by Indian Railways in modernising signalling infrastructure. 

Railway signalling upgrades such as MSDAC improve operational safety and efficiency by ensuring accurate train detection and reducing human intervention.

RailTel Share Price Performance

On February 20, 2026, RailTel share price (NSE: RAILTEL) opened at ₹330.70, touching the day’s low at ₹325.60, as of 10:54 AM on the NSE.

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Conclusion

The ₹35.54 crore railway signalling order reinforces RailTel’s strong positioning in railway communication and infrastructure projects. With execution scheduled over the next two years, the project is expected to contribute steadily to the company’s revenue visibility while supporting the modernisation of India’s railway network.

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