HCC and Konkan Railway sign MoU to deliver Large-Scale Rail and Metro Projects

Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant move aimed at accelerating the delivery of complex transport infrastructure, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). The partnership is geared toward jointly pursuing and executing large-scale railway and multi-modal transport projects across India and international markets.

Announced on September 30, 2025, the MoU brings together HCC’s extensive experience in heavy civil construction with KRCL’s proven expertise in railway systems and project execution. The collaboration promises to deliver end-to-end transport infrastructure solutions, covering everything from civil works, tunnelling, track laying, signalling, electrification, to operations and maintenance.

“This MoU underscores HCC’s commitment to creating synergies with public sector leaders like KRCL to meet the growing demand for technically advanced and high-value infrastructure,” said Mr. Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, HCC. “We aim to expand our presence in both domestic and international markets by offering fully integrated solutions.”

Focus Areas of Collaboration

The HCC-KRCL partnership will focus on:

• Underground and elevated metro systems

• NATM-based tunnelling and complex railway bridges

• Large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contracts

• Design-build and PPP model projects

• Formation of JVs and consortia for competitive bidding

The two entities will jointly identify high-impact opportunities and bid for them under various contractual frameworks, including EPC, design-build, unit-rate contracts, and public-private partnerships (PPP).

“KRCL is pleased to join hands with HCC to jointly pursue infrastructure projects of national and international significance,” said Mr. Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL. “With our combined expertise, we are well-positioned to execute complex projects and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of modern transport networks.”

Strengthening India’s Global Infrastructure Footprint

The alliance is seen as a strategic response to the increasing complexity and scale of transportation projects being rolled out under flagship programs such as Gati Shakti, PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, Bharatmala, and expanding high-speed rail, metro, and multi-modal logistics corridors. By aligning their strengths, HCC and KRCL aim to enhance India’s capabilities in both domestic and export infrastructure markets, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

HCC is one of India’s most experienced infrastructure firms, with a legacy of executing:

• 26% of India’s hydro power capacity

• 60% of the country’s nuclear power infrastructure

• Over 4,000 lane-km of highways and expressways

• More than 400 km of tunnelling and 400+ major bridges

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a fully owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Railways, is celebrated for its transformative work along India’s western coast. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, KRCL continues to expand its footprint in rail engineering, project management, signalling, electrification, and international consultancy.

The strategic MoU between HCC and KRCL marks a powerful convergence of public sector leadership and private sector engineering prowess. As India and other nations ramp up investment in next-generation rail and metro networks, this alliance is poised to become a key player in delivering complex, high-value, and sustainable transport infrastructure.