DELHI (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has issued additional orders worth ₹3,925.41 crore to meet the demands of 9,638 wagons under its existing procurement contract, increasing the contracted quantity by 24.57%. The additional demand for wagons reflects the railway’s effort to strengthen freight transportation capacity and meet growing demand for bulk commodity movement.
According to The Economic Times, an official from the Ministry of Railways informed that the increase comes through a 30% option clause in the existing contracts.
5 companies received wagon orders worth ₹3,925.41 crore from railways
The recent demand for open wagons is shared by the following five major companies across the mobility infrastructure sector:
| Supplier | Additional Wagons Ordered | Incremental Order Value | Total Contracted Quantity |
| Titagarh Rail Systems | 4,955 wagons | ₹2,025.95 crore | 21,804 wagons |
| Jupiter Wagons | 2,583 wagons | ₹1,050.55 crore | 13,005 wagons |
| Texmaco Rail & Engineering | 1,020 wagons | ₹412.32 crore | 4,420 wagons |
| Besco | 720 wagons | ₹291.05 crore | 3,120 wagons |
| Oriental Foundry | 360 wagons | ₹145.53 crore | 1,560 wagons |
| Total | 9,638 wagons | ₹3,925.41 crore |
The additional demand for open wagons, which are used to transport bulk commodities, are expected to be fulfilled by June 2027. It will serve as a major operational boost for the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL). The high-capacity BOXNHL and BOXNS wagon models are expected to support more efficient freight operations and improve the transportation of bulk commodities. Their deployment could help optimise wagon turnaround time and reduce logistics costs.
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