(THE NEWSMAN OF IN INDIA.COM)
IRCON International Ltd has signed an agreement with the Northeast Frontier Railway for the maintenance and breakdown attention of newly commissioned Overhead Equipment (OHE) and Power Supply Installation (PSI) assets in the Tinsukia Division (nine OHE depots) and Lumding Division (eleven OHE depots). The contract marks a first for any PSU in maintaining electrical TRD infrastructure.

The MoU was signed on Thursday by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of NFR, and Harimohan Gupta, Chief Managing Director of IRCON. The collaboration will focus on maintaining electrification works in the Lumding and Tinsukia divisions, where electrification is progressing at a rapid pace.

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, mentioned that most sections in these divisions have already been electrified, with the remaining 425 Route Kilometers (RKM) expected to be completed by June 2025. As the electrification expands, the demand for skilled personnel to manage and maintain the infrastructure has increased, prompting NFR to engage IRCON for a two-year contract.

This partnership will not only improve the maintenance of electrification systems but also provide NFR with access to IRCON’s expertise and advanced technologies, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the region’s rail network.