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RailTel Secures Rs 18.56 Crore Cybersecurity Contract from IRCTC; Adds to Recent Rs 396 Cr Project Win in Bihar

IRCTC Awards ₹18.56 Cr Cyber Security Contract to RailTel; Rail PSU Expands Project Portfolio
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New Delhi: In a strategic move to bolster cyber protection across Indian Railways’ digital platforms, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Mini-Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has secured a significant contract from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).

The work order, valued at ₹18.56 crore, pertains to Comprehensive Cyber Security Intelligence Services, and will be executed over a three-year period till 30th September 2028.

Project Scope: Cybersecurity Intelligence for IRCTC

According to a regulatory filing, RailTel has been awarded the contract to deploy an end-to-end cybersecurity framework for IRCTC, aimed at protecting its vast digital infrastructure that supports ticket bookings, catering, tourism, and more.

The ₹18.56 crore contract (including taxes) marks a critical step towards enhancing cyber resilience and data protection across IRCTC’s IT systems, given the increasing dependency on online services in Indian Railways.

Read also: IRCTC Q1FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 7.4% to Rs331 Cr; Revenue Grows on Strong Internet Ticketing, Catering Performance

Recent Win: Rs 396 Crore Contract in Bihar

This cybersecurity project comes shortly after RailTel bagged another high-value contract worth ₹396 crore under the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC). The BEPC contract is related to infrastructure construction and digital connectivity in schools, reflecting RailTel’s growing footprint in both education and technology integration sectors.

With this dual win, RailTel continues to solidify its position as a key technology enabler for government-led digital initiatives.

RailTel’s Expanding Role in Digital India

RailTel has emerged as a critical player in India’s Digital India mission, offering services in telecom infrastructure, public Wi-Fi, e-office, data center solutions, and smart city projects.

With strong expertise in fiber optic networks spanning over 60,000 km, the company’s focus on digital security, network infrastructure, and e-governance projects aligns well with the Centre’s push for secure, scalable public sector digital ecosystems.

About RailTel

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., headquartered in New Delhi, is one of the country’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers. With a pan-India optic fiber network along railway tracks and urban routes, RailTel delivers ICT, telecom, and digital transformation services to government departments, enterprises, and educational institutions.

About IRCTC

IRCTC is a Mini Ratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, incorporated on September 27, 1999. It was established to streamline catering and hospitality services, while also promoting domestic and international tourism via tour packages, budget hotels, and integrated travel solutions.

Read also: RailTel Shares Surge Over 4% After Bagging ₹396 Crore Bihar Education Project Orders for ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms


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