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KONKAN RAILWAYS FIRST INTERNATIONAL MILESTONE : CROSS-BORDER CONNECTIVITY OPERATIONALISING THE RAILWAY LINE LINKING INDIA AND NEPAL
Overview
Pioneering its first international venture, Konkan Railway secured a INR 52 Crore contract for Operations and Maintenance of the Jaynagar to Kurtha railway line in Nepal. The contract, spanning from May 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, involved operating 528 DEMU services and providing O&M support for track and signaling. Konkan Railway also successfully supplied and commissioned DEMU Train sets for Nepal Railway, showcasing exemplary initiatives and earning commendation.
REVAMPING KENYA'S RAIL NETWORK
Overview
Expanding its global footprint, Konkan Railway has partnered with M/s. Tata Chemicals Limited for the Rehabilitation of Railway Systems in Magadi, Kenya. Following its success in Nepal, this marks Konkan Railway's inaugural project on the African continent. The comprehensive agreement covers consultancy for system upgradation of the existing meter gauge Railway, implementation of rehabilitation schemes including supply of locomotives and rolling stock and potential long-term operation and maintenance for the Magadi-Konza Meter Gauge Railway System in Kenya.
