Milestone date: 12 October 2026. Verified: 16 October 2026.
What happened
IRCON disclosed an EPC letter of acceptance valued at ₹862,45,93,012.51, or approximately ₹862.46 crore. The scope covers ballast and permanent-way works for 32.5-tonne axle-load infrastructure in the Gomoh–Koderma and Gaya–Son Nagar sections of the Son Nagar–Andal third- and fourth-line project.
Why it matters
The award represents a defined execution package on a freight-relevant eastern rail corridor spanning Bihar and Jharkhand. It is a contract milestone, not confirmation that the new lines are ready for traffic.
What to watch next
The next evidence to track is mobilisation, construction progress and railway acceptance. The filing specifies a 365-day completion period; delivery remains subject to execution.
Source and verification
Contract value is rounded in the headline. The award should not be confused with the cost or completion status of the entire corridor.
Featured image: representative railway photograph supplied to Made in East; not a verified photograph of the awarded project.
Reporting source: IRCON stock-exchange disclosure · 12 October 2026 ↗