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Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. announced it has secured a new order valued at ₹39.26 crore (excluding taxes) from Southern Railway.
The contract covers the design, supply, and installation of 25kV Traction Over Head Equipment (OHE). This work is part of the proposed doubling of tracks between Thiruvananthapuram and Eraniel stations.
The company expects the entire project to be completed within 36 months from the date it receives the Letter of Acceptance. This new award strengthens Texmaco Rail's substantial order book and highlights its capabilities in the railway electrification sector.
The order will contribute to Texmaco Rail's revenue and enhance its standing in the competitive railway infrastructure market. It supports India's ongoing expansion and modernization of its railway network.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. is a diversified engineering and infrastructure firm. Its main businesses include manufacturing rolling stock and undertaking rail EPC projects. The company operates in segments such as Freight Cars, Rail Infrastructure & Green Energy, and Infrastructure Electrical.
In February 2026, Texmaco Rail formed a joint venture with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), holding a 49% stake. This partnership aims to advance rolling stock manufacturing and large-scale EPC projects by combining their strengths.
The company’s order book stood at ₹6,369 crore as of September 2025, showing continued business growth across its divisions. The new Southern Railway contract will add ₹39.26 crore to this figure.
Texmaco Rail operates in a sector with major players like its joint venture partner, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL), a key rail EPC contractor. Other competitors include Titagarh Rail Systems in rolling stock, and BHEL and KEC International in broader railway electrification and infrastructure. RVNL, a public sector enterprise, has a strong history of executing complex rail projects.
The company's order book was ₹7,612 crore as of December 2024.