Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from East Coast Railway to establish a Wagon POH Workshop with a 200-wagon capacity at Kantabanji. Valued at ₹201.23 crore, the project will be executed within 18 months, reinforcing RVNL’s role in railway infrastructure development.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Government of India enterprise, has announced receipt of a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from East Coast Railway. The awarded project involves setting up a Wagon Periodic Overhaul (POH) Workshop with a capacity of 200 wagons at Kantabanji, Odisha.
This project is part of RVNL’s ongoing mission to modernize and expand India’s railway infrastructure, enhancing freight efficiency and supporting economic growth.
Key Highlights
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Awarding Authority: East Coast Railway
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Nature of Work: Setting up Wagon POH Workshop (200-capacity) at Kantabanji
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Project Value: ₹201.23 crore (excluding GST)
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Execution Timeline: 18 months
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Contract Type: Works Tender; RVNL awarded as sole bidder
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Entity Type: Domestic order, not a related-party transaction
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Strategic Impact: Boosts freight handling capacity and supports modernization of railway infrastructure
This development underscores RVNL’s expertise in delivering large-scale railway projects with speed, quality, and transparency.
Sources: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) corporate filing to NSE & BSE dated January 8, 2026.