South Central Railway (SCR) has invited bids for the construction of twin tunnels in connection with Akola-Khandwa gauge conversion (GC) project in Nanded division on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis.
The construction of new bi-directional twin tunnels on diversion includes main tunnel of 6.70 km long and evacuation tunnel of 6.70 km long, total 8.5 km in length including approaches on BLT and other allied works between Usarani and Jamod stations from km 669.00 to km 677.500 of Akot-Amlakhurd section.
The value of the work is estimated at Rs 1,124.49 crore, and is scheduled to be completed within 45 months. The last date for the submission of bids is 29 September, 2025.