IRCON Secures $128M Contract for New Ganga Bridge

IRCON has won a $128 million contract from Indian Railways to construct a vital railway bridge over the River Ganga, strengthening connectivity between Bikramshila and Katareah in Bihar. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The project includes a new Broad Gauge double-line substructure and a single-line superstructure built with 33 spans of 122.0 meters and two spans of 32.086 meters using Open Web Steel Girders.

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IRCON to Deliver Full EPC Scope for Ganga Bridge

IRCON will deliver the full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction scope in 1,460 days. The firm will manage everything from planning and procurement to execution and handover.

This new bridge is part of Indian Railways’ strategic infrastructure program aimed at decongesting existing routes and boosting both freight and passenger movement in eastern India.

Improved rail access across the Ganga is expected to reduce travel time, optimize cargo operations, and enhance trade opportunities throughout the region.

Bridge Project Aims to Boost Bihar’s Rail Connectivity

IRCON confirmed that the project involves no related-party transactions or promoter group interests, reinforcing its transparency in government-led development initiatives.

With this win, IRCON expands its national portfolio and continues its legacy of delivering critical infrastructure under challenging timelines and geographies.

The firm has earned recognition for its successful execution of complex railway and highway projects across India and abroad, further cementing its role as a key player in the EPC segment.

This structure will become a logistical backbone in Bihar’s transport network, helping the Indian economy move forward with safer and faster connections across state lines.

Source: psuwatch.com

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