Mumbai, Oct. 23 -- GPT Infraprojects has secured a railway signalling contract valued at Rs. 1.34 bn through its wholly owned subsidiary, Alcon Builders and Engineers. The order was awarded by the Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer of Western Railway for the Ratlam division, according to a company announcement dated 17 October 2026.
The contract covers the survey, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 4-Aspect Automatic Block Signalling systems. The scope also includes Electronic Interlocking and Dual Multi-Section Digital Axle Counters at automatic huts, along with related signalling works.
The works will be carried out across sections connecting Nagda, Ujjain and Tajpur, as well as the Phanda-Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Ujjain-Karchha and Mangliyagaon-Indore sections. These sections form part of the double-line route redevelopment in the Ratlam division of Western Railway.
The order is scheduled for completion within 548 days from the appointed date. Its total value includes GST, while the contract value excluding GST is Rs. 1.14 bn. The award adds to GPT Infraprojects' portfolio of railway infrastructure and signalling projects.
Following the contract win, the company's net outstanding order book stands at Rs. 56.51 bn. GPT Infraprojects also reported order inflow of Rs. 14.78 bn during Fiscal 2027.
Incorporated in 1980, GPT Infraprojects operates across infrastructure and sleeper segments. Its activities include civil and infrastructure works such as large bridges, road overbridges for railways and roads, and railway signalling. The company's shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE.
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