Kolkata

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited (Texmaco), a leading name in integrated railway engineering, has won a significant order worth Rs 362.7 million (excluding taxes) from Transport Corporation of India (TCI) for its newly designed, next-generation Automobile Carrier Wagons. The deal also includes an option for an additional eight rakes, subject to performance and demand after delivery of the first two.

Texmaco’s Auto Car Taller Wagon (ACT-3) marks a major step forward in rail innovation, tailored to evolving customer requirements and sector trends. These wagons are built to handle a variety of vehicles—from SUVs and small trucks to tractors—ensuring high flexibility and efficiency in automotive logistics.

Indrajit Mookerjee, Vice Chairman & Executive Director of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd, commented, “This order reaffirms Texmaco’s dedication to technological advancement and our ability to deliver solutions that meet the sector’s precise needs. Our newly developed wagons offer exceptional adaptability, aiding clients like TCI in enhancing logistics performance.”

Sudipta Mukherjee, Managing Director of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd, added, “We’re delighted to collaborate with TCI on this initiative. These specially engineered wagons are the result of our market-centric innovation approach and reflect Texmaco’s leadership in delivering advanced railway transport solutions. As India's logistics and automotive industries expand, we aim to support that growth through dependable, cutting-edge rail systems.”

The order includes the production and supply of two rakes, comprising 54 ACT-3 Type Wagons and 2 Brake Vans (BVCM), scheduled for delivery over the next two years. These wagons have been designed with the specific operational needs of auto manufacturers and logistics providers in mind, enhancing safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in vehicle movement across the country.

With this latest win, Texmaco’s consolidated order book has reached around Rs 70 billion, highlighting the company’s strong foothold and growing momentum in rail innovation aligned with India’s infrastructure ambitions.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd, a listed entity under the Adventz Group, is a major force in India’s railway and infrastructure landscape. The firm operates across three verticals—Freight Cars, Infra–Rail & Green Energy, and Infra–Electrical. Headquartered in Kolkata, it runs seven plants across West Bengal, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. Texmaco produces rolling stock, loco components, hydro-mechanical systems, bridges, and steel structures for Indian Railways, private clients, and export markets. With strategic global joint ventures such as Wabtec and Touax, Texmaco enhances its reach and contributes actively to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, supporting India’s global railway manufacturing presence.