New Delhi: IRCON International Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) worth ₹862.46 crore from East Central Railway for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works associated with the construction of the third and fourth railway lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project. The contract covers track works, the supply of railway materials and other related activities, with a completion period of 365 days.
According to the company’s stock exchange filing dated October 12, 2026, the contract has been awarded by the Construction Organisation of East Central Railway. The project involves track-related works across specified railway sections, along with the supply of permanent way materials at Gaya, Bihar.
IRCON Wins ₹862.46 Crore Railway Contract
IRCON International received the LoA for an EPC contract with an exact value of ₹8,62,45,93,012.51, or approximately ₹862.46 crore.
The contract is aimed at supporting the development of the third and fourth railway lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project. It includes track construction, the supply of essential railway materials and associated miscellaneous works.
Key Details of the IRCON Railway Order
- Company: IRCON International Limited
- Contract Awarding Authority: East Central Railway
- Contract Value: ₹862.46 crore
- Contract Type: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
- Letter of Acceptance: October 12, 2026
- Execution Period: 365 days
- Project: Son Nagar–Andal third and fourth railway lines
- Axle Load Capacity: 32.5 tonnes
- Contract Classification: Domestic contract awarded by a domestic entity
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Scope of Work Under the Son Nagar–Andal Railway Project
The EPC contract covers a range of track construction and material supply activities required for the development of the third and fourth railway lines.
The principal components of the work include:
- Track laying and linking: Construction-related activities involving the laying and linking of railway tracks.
- Ballast supply: Provision of ballast required for railway track infrastructure.
- Permanent Way (P.Way) materials: Supply of various materials needed for railway track construction and maintenance.
- Miscellaneous works: Other associated activities necessary to complete the specified railway works.
- Material supply at Gaya: Delivery of various P.Way materials under the Deputy Chief Engineer (Construction), Gaya.
The project has been designed for a 32.5-tonne axle load, as specified in the contract details.
Railway Sections Covered Under the Contract
The LoA identifies two railway sections for the track works, along with a separate material supply component at Gaya.
1. Gomoh–Koderma Section
The contract includes track-related works between railway kilometre 300.15 and kilometre 393.68 on the Gomoh–Koderma section. This section falls under the Dhanbad (DHN) Division.
2. Gaya–Son Nagar Section
The second section covers railway kilometre 475.200 to kilometre 542.075 on the Gaya–Son Nagar route, which falls under the DDU Division.
3. Supply of Railway Materials at Gaya
The contract also includes the supply of various permanent way materials at Gaya under the Deputy Chief Engineer (Construction), Gaya.
Together, these components form part of the track works associated with the third and fourth lines of the Son Nagar–Andal project.
IRCON to Complete the Work Within 365 Days
IRCON has been given an execution period of 365 days to complete the contracted works. The timeline covers the specified EPC activities, including track laying, track linking, ballast and P.Way material supply, and other associated works.
The contract has been awarded by East Central Railway’s Construction Organisation, whose relevant Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) office is located at Mahendrughat, Patna, Bihar.
The order is classified as a domestic contract awarded by a domestic entity, according to the company’s disclosure.
IRCON Confirms No Related-Party Transaction
In its regulatory filing, IRCON International clarified that its promoters, promoter group and group companies have no interest in the entity awarding the contract.
The company also confirmed that the contract does not fall under the category of related-party transactions.
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company’s stock exchange details include BSE scrip code 541956 and NSE symbol IRCON.
What the Contract Means for IRCON International
The ₹862.46 crore order adds to IRCON’s railway infrastructure project portfolio and reinforces its involvement in track construction and railway development works.The contract covers multiple work components across the specified railway sections, combining track construction with the supply of essential railway materials. Its execution over 365 days will require the coordinated delivery of civil and track-related activities under the East Central Railway project.
The order is also linked to the broader expansion of railway infrastructure through the development of additional railway lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project.
About IRCON International Limited
IRCON International Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, established in 1976. The company specialises in transport infrastructure and provides engineering and construction services across railway lines, highways, bridges, tunnels, electrification and other infrastructure projects. IRCON has undertaken projects in India and international markets, contributing to railway connectivity and infrastructure development.
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