G-RIDE invites tenders for Project Management Consultancy for Gauge Conversion of Bechraji-Ranuj section

Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (G-RIDE) has invited tenders for Project Management Consultancy for Gauge Conversion of Bechraji (63.83 KM) – Ranuj (101.983 KM) Section, Total Length of 38.153 KM Meter Gauge to Broad Gauge with 25 KV AC Electrification in Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway.

  • Nit No.: G-RIDE/PMC/2021-22/02
  • Submission Date: 15-06-2021
  • Opening Date: 18-06-2021

About the project:

  • The gauge conversion project connecting Kalol-Katosan-Becharaji-Chanasama-Ranuj is divided in 4 phases.
    • Beharaji – Katosan (phase 1) – 25 km (As per Task force discussion this phase provides connectivity to upcoming Maruti Suzuki plant and other Auto hub in the region)
    • Becharaji – Chanasama (phase 2) – 27 km
    • Chanasma – Ranuj (phase 3) – 13 km
    • Kalol – Katosan (phase 4) – 37 km
  • The State Government has pursued the Ministry of Railways to complete the gauge conversion of all the rail tracks in the state as early as possible.
  • This project of Katosan road – Becharaji – Chanasma – Ranuj (65.10km) Gauge Conversion from Meter gauge to Broad Gauge is one of the parts of it.
  • At present a broad gauge railway line connecting Viramgam with Mehsana passes through the MBSIR at Detroj.
  • A connecting meter gauge line from Katosan to Ranuj passes through Becharaji.
  • Immediate demand anticipated for connectivity from Katosan to Becharaji; from the upcoming plant of Maruti Suzuki.
  • As the MBSIR develops and growth of industry in the surrounding there would be increased demand for other phases of the project encompassing Katosan to Ranuj.
  • This proposed line shall also cater to GIDC’s upcoming Japanese Business Park and Vagosan Special Investment Region etc.

Recent Update:

In April this year, the G-RIDE has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to Ashoka Buildcon Limited for the work ‘Gauge Conversion of Bechraji (63.83 KM)-Ranuj (101.983 KM) Section, Total Length of 38.153 KM Metre Gauge  to Broad Gauge with 25 KV AC Electrification in Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway’.

  • Tender No.: GRIDE/BRCL/EPC/2020-21/002
  • Name of work: Gauge Conversion of Bechraji (63.83 KM)-Ranuj (101.983 KM) Section, Total Length of 38.153 KM Metre Gauge to Broad Gauge with 25 KV AC Electrification in Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway.
  • Contract Value: INR 333.625 Crore

About G-RIDE:

For the development of Viable Railway Projects including projects with Viability Gap Funding, Government of Gujarat and Ministry of Railways have signed a Joint Venture Agreement on 17th August 2016 to form a JV Company which would develop railway projects by itself or through an SPV’s. 

  • Consequently, a JV Company namely Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (G-RIDE) has been incorporated under the provision of the Companies Act, 2013, on 6th January 2017 with equity contribution of 51% and 49% from Government of Gujarat (GOG) and Ministry of Railway(MOR) respectively.
  • G-RIDE has a mission to develop and augment critical Railway Development projects, enhance capacity of High-Density Network and provide last mile railway connectivity with main railway line of the State with high standards of safety and efficiency by adopting the best technological practices, sound financial strategy and optimum utilization of resources through implementing large capacity creation programs.

Source: G-RIDE – Tender | Image Credit (representational): MoR