GPT Infraprojects Limited (GPTINFRA), a prominent infrastructure company based in Kolkata, has recently been awarded a significant contract valued at ₹481.11 crore by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Construction, South Eastern Railway, Kolkata. This project involves the construction of Important Bridge No. 57 over the River Rupnarayan for Down and Middle Lines on the Howrah-Kharagpur route in Kharagpur Division.
Project Details:
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Scope of Work: The project entails the construction of Important Bridge No. 57 over the River Rupnarayan, featuring a combination of Open Web Girders (OWG) and composite girders. The bridge will include:
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2 spans of 30.5 meters OWG
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7 spans of 91.4 meters OWG
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2 spans of 30.5 meters OWG
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Viaduct approaches comprising 11 spans of 30.5 meters composite girders and 15 spans of 30.5 meters composite girders
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Construction of Kolaghat Station on Elevated Platform No. 1 & 2 on the diverted alignment
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Contract Value: ₹481.11 crore.
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Contracting Authority: CAO Construction, South Eastern Railway, Kolkata
This project is to be executed on an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) mode, highlighting GPTINFRA’s expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects. The company has a robust track record in executing large-scale railway infrastructure projects, including bridges and road overbridges (ROBs).
Company Overview:
GPT Infraprojects Limited operates through two primary segments:
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Infrastructure: Specializing in civil and infrastructure projects, particularly large bridges and ROBs for Railways and Roads under government contracts.
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Sleeper: Manufacturing and supplying concrete sleepers for Railways in India and Africa, with manufacturing units located in Panagarh (West Bengal), Ladysmith (South Africa), Tsumeb (Namibia), and Eshiem (Ghana).
Notably, GPTINFRA is the only Indian company with a presence in multiple African countries for its concrete sleeper business, underscoring its international reach and capabilities.
As of April 2025, the company’s outstanding order book stands at ₹3,813.44 crore, with a total order inflow of ₹1,521.46 crore for Fiscal 2025. This latest contract further strengthens GPTINFRA’s position in the infrastructure sector and reflects its continued growth trajectory.
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