NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Mobility Solutions Limited (MSL), a leading manufacturer of interior railway solutions and a part of the JCBL Group, announced that it had secured a significant contract at Rs 100 crore from Indian Railways on 14 May 2023. The contract entails delivering and installing vital components for the prestigious Vande Bharat Express.
MSL owns extensive expertise in manufacturing a wide range of products which includes FRP (fibre-reinforced plastic), GRP (glass-reinforced plastic), and sheet metal.
According to the contract, MSL will provide eight nose cones, 16 rakes of interior panelling equipped with toilets, and 16 coaches per rake. The company’s scope of work contains developing, supplying, and installing FRP interior panels for the roof, side walls, partitions, and toilets with doors.
Additionally, MSL will deliver essential accessories, roller blinds, and other critical equipment needed for the Vande Bharat Express.
To meet the required timeline, MSL’s production units are operating at full capacity, aiming to complete the delivery within the current financial year. The manufacturing process is set to take place at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to quality standards.
Mr. Rishi Aggarwal, Managing Director of JCBL Group, emphasized the urgency of delivering high-quality components. MSL has plans to provide OEMs and government organizations with customized solutions, offering replacements for conventional materials.
