New Delhi: State-run telecom infrastructure provider RailTel Corporation of India Limited has won a major railway signalling project valued at approximately ₹35.54 crore, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The company received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Dy. CSTE/P/CNB for executing a signalling modernization project under the Prayagraj Division of North Central Railway (NCR).
Project Scope and Details
The project involves the installation of MSDAC (Multi Section Digital Axle Counter) systems and associated works, including necessary indoor alterations at EI/RRI/PI stations within the division. The modernization aims to enhance operational safety and efficiency in railway signalling systems.
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Execution Timeline
- Work Order Receipt Date: February 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
- Scheduled Completion: February 17, 2028 (24 months from LoA issuance)
The contract has been awarded by a domestic authority and does not qualify as a related party transaction. RailTel confirmed that neither the promoter nor promoter group entities have any interest in the awarding authority.
Strategic Significance
This project strengthens RailTel’s presence in railway signalling and telecom infrastructure, reinforcing the company’s role in digital modernization and safety initiatives across Indian Railways. Such strategic projects contribute to RailTel’s growing involvement in technologically advanced railway solutions.
About RailTel
RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a state-owned public sector undertaking (PSU) telecom infrastructure provider under the Ministry of Railways. It specializes in broadband, telecom, and digital solutions for Indian Railways and government organizations, contributing to the modernization of India’s railway network and communication systems.
