Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), in collaboration with GPT Infraprojects Limited, has obtained a significant domestic contract from Northern Railway, valued at approximately Rs 1201,35,69,000. This project entails the design and construction of the new Rail-cum-Road Bridge No. 11 over the River Ganga, located 50 meters downstream of the historic Malviya Bridge near Kashi Railway Station in Varanasi.
As a Navratna CPSE, RVNL possesses a 60 percent stake in the joint venture, while GPT Infraprojects holds the remaining 40 percent share, which is approximately Rs 480.54 crore (ratio 3:2). The engineering scope is comprehensive, featuring an Open Web Steel Girder design comprising eight spans of 108.5 meters and two spans of 103.3 meters.
This substantial structure will be constructed with a dual-deck configuration, accommodating four railway tracks on the lower deck and a six-lane road on the upper deck. The contract includes the complete sub-structure and super-structure, as well as railway and road approaches, Overhead Equipment (OHE) works, and general electrical installations within the Lucknow Division.
The joint venture is anticipated to finalize this essential infrastructure project within a timeframe of 48 months (1,461 days) from the appointed date.
