Texmaco Rail & Engineering (Texmaco) has secured a prestigious order valued at ₹36.27 crore (excluding applicable taxes) from Transport Corporation of India (TCI) for its newly developed, next-generation Automobile Carrier Wagons. The agreement also includes a provision for an additional eight rakes, contingent on performance and market demand following the delivery of the initial two.
The Auto Car Taller Wagon (ACT-3) is a landmark innovation by Texmaco, designed in response to evolving market dynamics and customer needs. These versatile wagons are engineered to transport a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, small trucks, and tractors, offering unmatched flexibility and efficiency in automotive logistics.
Indrajit Mookerjee, Vice Chairman & Executive Director, Texmaco Rail & Engineering, said, “This order is a testament to Texmaco’s commitment to technological innovation and our ability to design solutions that directly address industry needs. Our new automobile carrier wagons have been engineered for maximum versatility, helping customers like TCI achieve greater operational efficiency and service quality in automotive logistics.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, Managing Director, Texmaco Rail & Engineering, added, “We are proud to partner with TCI on this important project. The development of these specialized wagons reflects Texmaco’s focus on market-driven innovation and reinforces our leadership in delivering state-of-the-art rail transport solutions. As India’s logistics and automotive sectors continue to grow, Texmaco remains committed to supporting this progress with advanced, reliable, and customized rail products.”
The contract involves the manufacture and supply of two rakes, comprising 54 ACT-3 Type Wagons and 2 Brake Vans (BVCM), to be delivered over the next 24 months. These wagons have been engineered to address the specific needs of automotive manufacturers and logistics providers, ensuring safer, more efficient, and cost-effective vehicle transport across India.
With this latest order, Texmaco’s consolidated order book now stands at approximately ₹7,000 crore, underscoring the company’s strong market position and continued momentum in delivering innovative rail solutions aligned with India’s infrastructure and mobility goals.
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