Ircon International Wins Rs 144 Crore Railway Network Contract in Manipur

18 Jul 2023 , 11:37 AM

Ircon International Ltd, a leading turnkey construction company under the Ministry of Railways, has announced securing orders worth Rs 144 crore from N F Railway Construction in Manipur.

Ircon received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the project on July 17. The contract involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of an integrated tunnel communication system and an optical fiber cable-based industrial-grade network system.

The competitive bidding process led to the successful acquisition of the Rs 144 crore contract. The project is expected to be completed within 365 days from the date of issuance of the LoA.

The scope of the project also includes laying optical fiber cables and other necessary cables for the railway network, covering tunnels and stations in the Jiribam-Khongsang section of the Jiribam-Imphal new railway line project.

This initiative aims to enhance communication and network infrastructure along the railway lines in Manipur, benefiting passengers and freight services.

Ircon International Ltd’s expertise and competitiveness in the construction sector have made it a prominent player in the industry. The company’s proven track record in executing complex infrastructure projects adds to its credibility.

As a subsidiary of the Ministry of Railways, Ircon plays a vital role in developing critical railway infrastructure across India. The successful completion of this project is expected to significantly improve transportation connectivity and socio-economic development in Manipur.

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