Titagarh Rail Systems Secures ₹467.25 Crore Maritime Order for Coastal Research Vessels

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) has won a ₹467.25 crore order from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) for the design, construction, trials, and delivery of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) for the Geological Survey of India (GSI)—its single largest order to date in the shipbuilding segment. These advanced vessels will enhance India’s maritime research capabilities, enabling studies in seabed geology, mineral exploration, oceanic resources, and environmental monitoring within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Equipped with 22 types of scientific instruments across three modern laboratories, the CRVs will support real-time data processing and onboard analysis. This order highlights TRSL’s growing expertise in complex maritime systems. The company has already delivered over 35 vessels, including the ICGS Kamla Devi and the MV Ma Lisha for Guyana, showcasing its role in strategic and international projects. With this milestone, Titagarh reinforces its position as a key player in India’s indigenous shipbuilding and maritime innovation ecosystem, aligned with national goals of self-reliance and oceanic research advancement. With Rail Wheels Limited's operations normalized and the ship vessel business also strong, Titagarh wagons is poised for better times going forward.