CHHATTISGARH (Metro Rail News): South Central Railway has invited bids for a ₹3,103.69 crore EPC contract to construct a new broad-gauge double railway line from Kharsia to Balodabazar in Chhattisgarh. The project will also include Y-connectivity from Jharadih and cover major civil, track, electrical and signalling works.
Tender details
| Details | Information |
| Tender Number | CAO-C-BSP-26-27-16 |
| Estimated Cost | ₹3,103.69 crore |
| EMD | ₹62.08 crore |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 01 September 2026, (11:00 AM) |
| 2d Pre-Bid Meeting | 22 September 2026, (11:00 AM) |
| Bid Submission Deadline | 08 August 2026, (22:56 PM) to 11 November 2026 (15:00 PM) |
| Completion Period | 1275 Days |
Scope of work
The contract includes construction of new BG Double Line from Kharsia (Km 0.00) to Balodabazar (Km 110.500) and Y-connectivity from Jharadih including earthwork in formation, bridges, ROR (Rail Over Rail), ROB (Road Over Bridge), RUB (Road Under Bridge), service buildings, staff quarters, P-Way works (including supply of Ballast, P-way material except Rail), Electrification (2×25 KV OHE, PSI, PLC & Electrical General work), and Signalling & Telecommunication works, along with allied and associated miscellaneous works in connection with Kharsia- Parmalkasa 5th & 6th New BG Line Project under South East Central Railway in the State of Chhattisgarh.
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About the project
The new line will run between Kharsia and Balodabazar in Chhattisgarh and will form part of the broader Kharsia-Parmalkasa 5th and 6th New Broad Gauge Line Project. The package brings together railway formation, structures, track, electrification and signalling works under a single EPC contract.
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