Delhi Metro ballastless track contract with Texmaco

Delhi Metro ballastless track contract with Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited is the latest package in the capital’s metro expansion programme, as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) continues to focus on strengthening core infrastructure across its network.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Delhi Metro ballastless track contract: scope and value

DMRC has awarded Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited a dedicated ballastless track package positioned at the heart of its wider expansion and modernisation efforts.

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According to DMRC and company disclosures, including coverage in Business Standard, this DMRC ballastless track project is valued at Rs. 12.77 crore (excluding taxes). Under the contract, Texmaco is tasked with the installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track, as well as the supply of buffer stops and other components essential for Delhi Metro operations.

The execution period is set at 12 months starting on 1 December 2025. By fixing a one-year window for delivery, DMRC shows it wants to keep construction phases and system upgrades moving quickly, while keeping a single specialist contractor responsible for bringing the new track sections into a condition ready for daily service.

Ballastless track and buffer stops for a high-frequency metro

The choice of ballastless track systems reflects DMRC’s attention to durability and ride comfort in a high-frequency urban rail setting. On metro corridors, ballastless designs are widely used because they support higher speeds, reduce vibration and call for less routine maintenance than conventional ballasted track. For one of India’s busiest metro networks, the installation, testing and commissioning of ballastless track systems is therefore a core element in maintaining stable and reliable train operations.

Within the same scope of work, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited will also supply buffer stops that are identified as essential safety components for metro rail systems. Their inclusion in the Rs. 12.77 crore contract shows that DMRC is upgrading both the physical track structure and the safety-related hardware that together underpin the operational reliability of Delhi Metro’s infrastructure.

Strategic impact for DMRC and India’s metro sector

For DMRC, this contract fits directly into a long-term effort to strengthen Delhi metro infrastructure and urban mobility as ridership continues to rise. More resilient and precisely engineered track structures are important for managing growing traffic while keeping service standards high, lowering the risk of service-affecting issues and supporting passenger comfort over the life of the assets.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, already recognised in India’s railway engineering sector, gains additional visibility through this Delhi Metro Texmaco ballastless track contract. As previously covered by Railway Supply, the company has experience across multiple metro and rail infrastructure projects. DMRC’s choice to assign this technically sensitive package to Texmaco is in line with its approach of using established industry expertise for critical permanent way components and turnkey trackwork delivery.

At the broader industry level, the project underscores continuing opportunities in India’s expanding metro and urban rail market. As metro systems appear in more cities, demand is rising for advanced ballastless track technologies, integrated installation and commissioning services, and the supply of safety-critical components such as buffer stops. In this context, the Delhi Metro ballastless track contract with Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited serves as a focused investment that both strengthens DMRC’s network and positions Texmaco to pursue further high-value assignments in the urban transit segment.

In summary, DMRC’s Rs. 12.77 crore contract with Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited — covering ballastless track installation, testing, commissioning and the supply of buffer stops over a 12-month period starting 1 December 2025 — is intended to upgrade critical track assets and support the continued efficiency, safety and reliability of Delhi’s metro network as it develops and expands.

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