RITES Receives Revised ₹729 Crore Railway Electrification Estimate

Railway infrastructure consultancy firm

has received revised project estimates worth ₹729.28 crore (excluding GST) for a key railway electrification project awarded by South Western Railway, covering the Mysuru–Hassan–Mangaluru route along with the Hassan–Arsikere section. The project will be executed on a cost-plus turnkey basis, which includes the company’s consultancy and execution fees. This development highlights the continued focus on strengthening railway infrastructure and improving operational efficiency across important rail corridors in India. With electrification playing a critical role in enhancing energy efficiency, reducing dependence on diesel, and enabling faster train operations, such projects remain central to the long-term modernization strategy of Indian Railways and reflect the growing pipeline of infrastructure opportunities for engineering and consultancy players in the sector.