Mumbai : In a major boost to national industrial logistics and infrastructure growth, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) recently achieved a significant milestone. KRCL has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)—a prominent subsidiary of Coal India Limited—aiming to revolutionize rail infrastructure development and maintenance.
This high-profile agreement was signed under the innovative DP/HAM (Design, Procure / Hybrid Annuity Model), a strategic framework designed to fast-track execution, optimize resources, and ensure the long-term upkeep of vital rail links across SECL’s sprawling coalfields.
The signing ceremony was graced by top leadership from both public sector undertakings, reflecting the immense corporate gravity of the deal. Prominent dignitaries included:
- Shri Sunil Gupta, Director (Way & Works) / KRCL
- Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director Technical (Operations) / SECL
- The Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), along with a team of other senior corporate officials.
For KRCL, renowned for its incredible engineering feats across India’s challenging western coastline and mountainous terrains, this partnership represents a major expansion of its technical consultancy footprint. By handling the construction and ongoing maintenance of railway lines within the coal fields, KRCL will play an indispensable role in securing smoother, faster, and more eco-friendly coal evacuation across the country.