RVNL assigns Rs. 436.73 crore contract for Indore-Budni railway line construction

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has awarded a significant contract worth INR 436.73 crore to D.P. Jain & Co. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for the construction of a new 57.4 km railway line between Mangliyagaon and Kheri in Madhya Pradesh. The project aims to enhance passenger and freight connectivity, reducing travel distance and fostering development.  

The scope of the work includes the Construction of roadbeds, minor bridges, and station buildings, Installation of tracks, excluding the supply of rails, sleepers, and thick web switches, Passenger amenities, platform works, and general electrical installations, Execution over a 57.4 km stretch, excluding a tunnel (Ch. 33.160-34.400) and viaduct (Ch. 2.705-5.110) and Site facility provisions, cement, and reinforcement supply.

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The Mangliyagaon-Kheri section, forming a crucial link in the Indore-Budni railway project, represents a step forward in enhancing Madhya Pradesh’s transportation infrastructure. With major portions of land ready for construction, the project aligns with RVNL’s vision of improving connectivity and fostering regional growth through strategic rail initiatives.

The Indore-Budni line will reduce the Indore-Jabalpur travel distance by 74.22 km, improving regional connectivity for both passengers and freight. This strategic project, part of Indian Railways’ first phase development, is expected to generate employment and boost economic activities in the region.

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