Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) has awarded Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited a contract worth Rs. 122.31 crore for the design and execution of traction transformers and associated works for Western Railway. The project will accelerate the electrification infrastructure and is expected to complete within a 30-month time period.
Introduction:
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC), a prestigious agency under Indian Railways for infrastructure development in the Mumbai suburban region, has awarded a major contract to Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited. The order includes deployment work related to traction transformers for Western Railway’s electrification and power acceleration.
The contract, valued at Rs. 122.31 crore, consists of the design, supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of traction transformers and associated works, marking another achievement in MRVC’s ongoing electrification and upgradation efforts in India’s busiest railway section.
Scope of the Work:
Texmaco Rail will have to implement the traction transformer for the project, including technical design and field testing.
Key components of the scope include:
- Engineering and design of traction transformers
- Producing and supply of critical electrical components
- On-site construction and transformer deployment
- Testing and commissioning to allow system reliability
- Integration with existing infrastructure and compliance with railway standards
Contract Value and Timeline:
Contract Value: Rs. 122.31 crore
Execution Timeline: 30 months from the date of award
This project is expected to support the Indian Railways’ mission of achieving full electrification and increasing the efficiency and sustainability of railway operations.
Enhancing Western Railway’s Infrastructure:
Western Railway, which handles a massive volume of daily commuters and freight, is undergoing steady modernization. Upgrading the traction power infrastructure will:
- Improve energy efficiency across major routes
- Reduce dependency on diesel-based locomotion
- Support high-speed and high-frequency operations
- Facilitate seamless operations of EMUs (Electric Multiple Units) across Mumbai’s suburban network
Texmaco’s Growing Rail Portfolio:
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, a prestigious company, continues to expand its presence in the railway electrification and rolling stock segments. With a strong portfolio in turnkey execution of railway EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects, the company is being trusted with high-value orders across India.
This contract is poised to further make its mark in electrical traction and substation works—a challenging area in India’s railway modernization roadmap.
Alignment with Indian Railways’ Green Goals:
This project also aligns with Indian Railways’ goal of achieving a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2030. Electrification projects like these not only help in accomplishing environmental goals but also accelerate cost efficiency, operational efficiency, and passenger convenience.
Conclusion:
The Rs. 122.31 crore traction transformer order awarded to Texmaco Rail marks a step closer to Western Railway’s infrastructure upgrade. With a 30-month execution period, this project is expected to accelerate operational capacity and support India’s vision of complete railway electrification, reinforcing Texmaco’s position in Indian rail development.
Source: Texmaco – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Konkan Railway
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