Archive · 20 Jul 2026
RVNL Wins Bid for ₹358.97 Crore Railway Doubling Project
RVNL has won the bid for a big railway project worth ₹358.97 crore.
This project is about doubling the railway track between Sitamarhi and Raxaul, which is 41.04 km long.
RVNL will do a lot of work like building bridges, station buildings, and platforms.
They have to finish the project in about three years.
This project will help the railway handle more trains and reduce congestion.
RVNL is the lowest bidder, which means they offered the best price, but the final contract is not yet officially given.
This project is part of the government's plan to improve railway tracks across important routes.
RVNL wins bid for ₹358.97 crore railway doubling project in East Central Railway.
Project covers 41.04 km between Sitamarhi and Raxaul, including earthwork, bridges, and station buildings.
Completion timeline is 1,095 days (approximately three years).
RVNL is the lowest bidder, but the final contract is pending official acceptance.
Project aims to improve track capacity and reduce congestion on the Sitamarhi-Raxaul section.
- Who
- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- What
- Winning bid for a railway doubling project
- When
- Bid disclosed on July 20
- Where
- Sitamarhi-Raxaul railway section, Samastipur Division
- Why
- To improve track capacity and reduce congestion
RVNL's Perspective
Railway Authority's Perspective
Project Scope
RVNL's Perspective
RVNL will undertake extensive railway doubling work including earthwork, construction of bridges, station buildings, and platform work.
Railway Authority's Perspective
The railway authority aims to improve track capacity and reduce congestion on the Sitamarhi-Raxaul section.
Completion Timeline
RVNL's Perspective
RVNL aims to complete the project within 1,095 days (approximately three years).
Railway Authority's Perspective
The railway authority expects the project to be completed within the specified timeline to meet operational goals.
- Project Cost
- ₹358.97 crore (including 18% GST)
- Project Length
- 41.04 km
- Project Location
- Sitamarhi-Raxaul railway section, Samastipur Division
- Project Scope
- Doubling of railway track, including earthwork, bridges, station buildings, and platform work
- Completion Timeline
- 1,095 days (approximately three years)
- Bidder
- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- Tender Issuer
- East Central Railway