South Central Railway Floats Tender for Track Doubling in Andhra Pradesh

South Central Railway has issued a tender for a crucial track doubling project in Andhra Pradesh, as part of the ongoing Mahabubnagar-Dhone doubling initiative. The tender specifically targets the doubling of tracks between Dupadu Station (excluding) and Dhone Station (including), spanning 41.62 kilometers.

This engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract encompasses not only track doubling but also the associated electrification and signaling works, ensuring enhanced rail connectivity and operational efficiency in the region. The project is expected to have a significant impact on the overall railway network, improving the speed and reliability of services between these key stations.

The estimated outlay for this project is ₹350 crore, with a completion timeline of 30 months. This significant investment underscores the importance of the project in South Central Railway's broader infrastructure development plans.

The tender has a bid submission deadline of November 29, 2024, inviting qualified contractors to participate in this competitive process. This is confirmed as a tender, with the bidding process set to determine the contractor who will execute this critical infrastructure project.

News by Rahul Yelligetti