K2 Infragen Bags ₹158.58 Crore Railway Electrification Order From Konkan Railway

• K2 Infragen received a Letter of Acceptance worth ₹158.58 crore, including GST, from Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd

• The project covers the Luni–Samdari–Bhildi and Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur sections across 403 route km and 497.65 track km

• The work is expected to be completed within 24 months to support the 3,000 MT loading target

K2 Infragen Ltd on Monday said it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) worth Rs 158.58 crore, including GST, from Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd for the upgradation of railway electrification infrastructure across key sections of the North Western Railway.

The order involves design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning for upgrading the electric traction system from 1 x 25 kV to 2 x 25 kV, the company said in a statement.

The project covers the Luni–Samdari–Bhildi (SMR–BLDI) section in the Jodhpur Division and the Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur section in the Jaipur Division. Together, the project spans 403 route kilometres and 497.65 track kilometres, it added.

The scope of work is aimed at strengthening railway traction capacity to support the 3,000 MT loading target.

As per the LOA, the project is expected to be completed within 24 months, according to the statement Commenting on the development, Pankaj Sharma, Managing Director, K2 Infragen Ltd said, "With this award, our unexecuted order book now crossed the new benchmark of approx. 500 crore direct orders from government bodies within last six months " Railway electrification and traction upgradation continue to remain key focus areas for India's transport infrastructure, especially as the rail network moves towards higher efficiency, improved load.