(Metro Rail News): Bondana Engineering has received a LoA from South Central Railways for a contract worth Rs 228.17 crore for providing ground infrastructure for Kavach and 4G LTE-R. This is Bondana Engineering’s first contract in the Railway Sector.
Through this contract, Bondana Engineering has highlighted its expansion into railway technology. This shows the company’s commitment to innovation, safety, and initiatives towards the Indian Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Contract Value: INR 228,17,57,713/-
- Contract Deadline: 720 days
Contract’s Scope of Work
The scope of work under this contract includes providing ground infrastructure to support the implementation of Kavach. It also includes installing a high-density 4G LTE-R network and constructing pile foundations for tower structures.
Other Contracts Related to the Kavach System
IRCON International Limited has also received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Central Railways for a contract worth approximately Rs. 194.45 crore. The contract includes the survey, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 665 towers for Kavach.
About Kavach System
Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. It was engineered by RDSO in collaboration with Medha Servo Drives, Kernex Microsystems, and HBL Power Systems with an aim to prevent the collision of trains by automatically applying breaks in emergency situations.
