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Viramgam-Mahesana Gauge Conversion Project
| Size of Project |
80 Kilometers, including loops |
| Cost of Project |
INR 1,000 Million |
| Type of Contract |
BOT (Annuity) |
| Concession Period |
12 years |
The Viramgam-Mahesana gauge conversion project is the first Railway BOT Project in India. This is one of the pilot projects for the Indian Railways The success of this project has in large extent determined the future of privately financed railway projects in India. The work envisaged is the conversion of the present Metric Gauge into Broad Gauge track between Viramgam and Mahesana in the Gujarat section of the Western Railway territory in India. The complete length of track is 65 Kilometers.
Viramgam-Mahesana gauge conversion project on BOT basis has been developed by DSC Limited for the Government of India – Ministry of Railways. It has a total length of 65 Km with 65 level crossing, 3 major bridges and 77 minor bridges. The expected speed is between 100 to 130 Kmph. Project was completed within 12 months and involves logistics for movement of 6600 tonnes of rail, 113100 nos. of sleepers and 167800 cu.m. of ballast. DSC Limited has been granted a concession for 12 years on BOT basis. The Project was completed and handed-over well within the schedule. The new track provides connectivity between major West Indian ports to North India and has resulted in heavy passenger and goods traffic volumes between Gujarat and North India.
Attur-Salem Gauge Conversion Project
| Size of Project |
70 Kilometers, including loops |
| Cost of Project |
INR 610 Million |
| Type of Contract |
Item Rate |
The project being executed for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited in Southern Railways is located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The scope of work involves gauge conversion of Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge between Attur and Salem section over a length of 70 kilometers including loops. The district is rich in mineral deposits like Magnesite, Bauxite, Granite, Limestone, Quartz and Iron ore. Allied industries like magnesite mining, cement manufacture, refractory bricks manufacture, aluminium smelting, etc thrive well. Products such as Textiles, Yarn, Granites, Readymade Garments, Coir Products, Textile, Automobile, Poultry, etc are exported from here not only across India but also internationally. Salem is also the home of the Salem Steel plant. Therefore, it was decided that to improve connectivity all meter gauge railway lines are to be converted in broad gauge to facilitate uninterrupted movement of cargo.
The project includes modification/reconstruction of over 140 minor bridges and 9 major bridges, 49 level crossings, 8 stations including constructions of 14 platforms and shelters and signaling and telecommunication work.
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