Work on a wagon manufacturing unit has commenced. Bengal Wagon Industries, a
JV of SAIL with RITES is setting up the unit in the premises of SAIL Growth
Works at Kulti, West Bengal at a total investment of Rs 205 crore.
Phase I entailing a cost of Rs 85 crore is expected to be ready by end-2011.
Initially, the facility will have a capacity of 250 wagons per annum, which
shall be raised up to 1,200 wagons per annum (BOXN type wagons including
specialised high end wagons) over a period of two-three years.
The facility will manufacture and sell wagons to Indian Railways, as well as
other domestic and overseas customers.
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