Central Railway has assigned a contract worth Rs. 115.79 crore to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for upgrading the OHE system from 1×25 kV to 2×25 kV in the Itarsi–Amla section in Nagpur Division. This project aims to support a 3000 MT loading target, increasing capacity and reliability across the Nagpur Division of Central Railway.
Introduction:
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded a significant contract by Central Railway for Overhead Equipment (OHE) modification work. The upgrade will take place in the Itarsi–Amla section under the Nagpur Division.
This enhancement is crucial for meeting the increasing demand on this key freight route, with a loading target of 3000 MT. The contract is valued at Rs. 115,79,37,241.11 and is expected to be completed within 24 months.
Scope of Work:
The scope involves OHE profile improvement for the 2×25 kV AT feeding system and includes:
- Supply and erection of in-span droppers with fittings and transportation of released materials.
- Installation of 5 mm copper dropper wire, contact and catenary dropper clips.
- One ‘C’ jumper (1.60 m length, 50 sqmm copper) per span, PG clamps, anti-theft jumpers with accessories.
- Supply of contact and catenary splices.
Key Activities Include:
- Fabrication and erection of droppers as per RDSO’s employment schedule (160 kmph).
- Dismantling and replacement of existing OHE components.
- Installation and shifting of jumpers and anticreep wires.
- Creation and conversion of overlaps into normal OHE.
- Splicing, extension, and termination of OHE across mainlines and turnouts.
- Transporting released materials to designated depots as directed by Railway authorities.
The work will be executed in close coordination with the railway authorities, with non-power block activities being prioritized for efficiency and safety.
Conclusion:
This contract reinforces RVNL’s role in advancing India’s railway electrification goals. Upgrading to the 2×25 kV system in the Itarsi–Amla section is a strategic move to improve load-handling capacity, minimize energy losses, and modernize the network—ensuring faster, more efficient freight movement across the Central Railway zone.
Source: RVNL – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
