MSL (Mobility Solutions Limited), a subsidiary of the JCBL Group, has won an Rs.100 crore contract with Indian Railways (IR) to deliver and install several critical components for the Vande Bharat Express. The order is now being delivered and fulfilled by the company. This agreement solidifies MSL’s position as a leading manufacturer and supplier of rail components to Indian railways, building on their years of strong collaboration and friendship. MSL is also well-known for producing and supplying Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) or fibreglass.
Rishi Aggarwal, the Managing Director, JCBL Group, the parent organization of MSL, expressed his delight at the partnership, stating, “We are happy that Indian railways has displayed trust and confidence in our capabilities to manufacture and deliver exceptional components for them. As more and more Vande Bharat trains start running, there is an urgent need to deliver high-quality components for assembling them. MSL constantly strives to leverage the best and most relevant technological practices, tools, and equipment to deliver the highest quality parts and components for assembling. Innovation is the keyword we live by; this collaboration allows us to showcase that. We are all dedicated to supporting their mission of making the Vande Bharat journey as reliable and efficient as possible.”
The contract represents one of the significant milestones for the company. It aims to enhance the overall efficiency, reliability, and safety of the prestigious Vande Bharat Express. With new such trains being launched and run throughout India, connecting several cities and regions, the partnership is only likely to accelerate its overall assembling and operations. Boasting decades of experience in providing innovative mobility solutions, this opportunity can help MSL in continuing to help elevate the quality of the Indian railway system.
As part of the agreement, MSL would supply 8 pieces of the front mask or nose cone worth around Rs. 2.4 crores, 16 rakes of interior panelling with toilets worth around Rs. 76.58 crores, and 16 coaches per rake. The entire scope of work includes but is not limited to the development, supply, and installation of FRP interior panels for the roof, side, walls, and partitions, toilet with doors, accessories, roller blinds, and other critical equipment. This MSL and Indian railway partnership primarily aims to elevate and consolidate the structural integrity and build quality of the premium Vande Bharat Express.
The MSL management has stated that their production units are moving full steam ahead, with the delivery set to be completed within the current financial year at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. MSL’s extensive portfolio of high-quality and durable products and its commitment to constant technological innovation would play a substantial role in this collaboration. This agreement could also multiply the company’s scope in the nation’s mobility sector.
As the “Make-in-India” campaign continues to gain momentum, collaborations of such nature would only inspire and encourage other players in the market. MSL stakeholders have repeatedly emphasized their customer-centric culture, fostering technological innovation and sustainability as key elements in their vision. They also underlined the importance of trust in this long-standing relationship they share with the Indian railways. The contract helps assure MSL’s stakeholders that the company is on the right track to fulfilling its collective vision of helping build a more connected and efficient mobility network.
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