RITES South Africa locomotive order set for 1.5-year delivery

RITES South Africa locomotive order has been confirmed through a regulatory disclosure, with the company securing a Rs 3.16 billion contract to supply service diesel-electric locomotives for South Africa. The details are set out in a BSE filing and also referenced by Construction World.

RITES South Africa locomotive order disclosed to the BSE

RITES Ltd — which provides infrastructure, consultancy and engineering services — said the order came from an international company. It presented the deal as part of its expanding international railway technology export activity and a move that supports its overseas business, a theme also followed by Railway Supply.

Contract timeline and locomotive supply contract South Africa

As stated in the BSE filing, the locomotive supply contract South Africa is scheduled to be executed within one and a half years. RITES said the project helps it build its presence in overseas markets by pairing rolling stock export with related engineering services.

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India South Africa rail cooperation and rolling stock export

RITES also described the contract as a significant milestone in India South Africa rail cooperation. The company added that the order points to its capabilities in exporting railway rolling stock and associated engineering services beyond India.

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