In a strategic move to address the increasing demand for rolling stock in the rail transport sector, Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd signed a long-term lease agreement with the Government of West Bengal on 12 July 2025, for a 40-acre land parcel for a total value of ₹126.63 crore under a 99-year lease arrangement.
This acquisition is a notable expansion initiative by the company as it seeks to scale up its production capabilities to cater to the growing needs of both Indian Railways and urban transit systems.
The newly acquired land will be utilised to enhance manufacturing capacity, with a particular focus on the production of Vande Bharat trainsets and metro coaches.
The newly leased land is located in the mouzas of Kotrung and Bhadrakali, adjacent to Titagarh’s existing 34-acre manufacturing facility in Uttarpara. This proximity enables operational synergy and efficient expansion of its industrial base, particularly in the production of Vande Bharat trainsets and metro coaches, which are in high demand as India modernises its rail infrastructure.
Titagarh Rail Systems, a diversified engineering group, operates across the railways, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and defence sectors. It specialises in manufacturing freight wagons, passenger coaches, metro coaches, modular steel bridges, and defence equipment.
The acquisition of this land is a strategic move that positions Titagarh to meet the rising demand for indigenously manufactured rolling stock, support the Make in India initiative, and strengthen its role as a key contributor to India’s evolving transportation ecosystem.
