Ircon's ₹114.47 Crore Bid to Boost Chhattisgarh Rail Corridor

Ircon International has invited bids for Overhead Electrification (OHE) and SCADA-related works on the Urga–Dharmjaigarh section, as part of the Chhattisgarh East Rail Corridor Phase-II, a new broad-gauge (BG) electrified line.

Valued at ₹114.47 crore, the contract includes the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of a 2x25 kV, 50 Hz, single-phase OHE traction system, switching posts, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration. The scope also involves a detailed survey and engineering of traction power systems across the designated corridor.

The project aims to enhance freight and passenger capacity in a key coal-bearing region and aligns with Indian Railways’ broader strategy to improve coal evacuation efficiency and regional connectivity through the Chhattisgarh East Rail Corridor, a high-priority infrastructure initiative.

The contract comes with a completion timeline of 10 months from the date of the Letter of Acceptance (LoA), inclusive of the monsoon period.

Interested bidders must submit their proposals by September 3, 2025.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.