The delivery will be carried out in three stages: the
first batch is expected to be delivered by the end of 2024, the second by June
2025, and the third by the end of 2025.
This contract is
part of the extensive efforts of Indian Railways to modernize and expand its
rolling stock.
In March 2024, IR had already ordered 6,700 BOSM
standard freight wagons from other Indian rolling stock manufacturers. These
wagons will be produced at facilities in Kolkata. The total cost of both orders
amounts to 28.6 billion rupees (approximately $345 million).
This move underscores Indian Railways’ commitment to
improving the quality and efficiency of its wagon fleet.