RVNL shares in focus on winning Rs 178.64 cr project from IRCON International
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RVNL shares: The contract covers the provision, installation, testing, and commissioning of signalling, telecommunications, and Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems at ten new stations: Surakachhar, Block Cabin, Katghora Road, Bhingra, Putuwa, Matin, Sendurgarh, Putipakhana, Dhangawan, and Bhadi.
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