Afcons Wins Landmark Railway Project in Croatia
Afcons will reconstruct an existing track and build a second line, with overhead electrification, signaling and telecommunications included in the scope.
- On Monday, May 11, 2026, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd announced its selection as the most suitable bidder for a major railway rehabilitation and construction project in Europe, representing the company's largest international order to date.
- Afcons is the flagship infrastructure engineering company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group with over six decades of experience, ranking 12th in Bridges and 8th in Marine & Ports per the latest ENR survey.
- The project, valued at EUR677.07 million, involves reconstructing existing tracks and constructing a second railway line with overhead electrification, according to Managing Director S Paramasivan.
- Executive Chairman Krishnamurthy Subramanian stated this "milestone project" marks a significant step in Afcons' global journey, reinforcing the company's position as a trusted partner for large-scale infrastructure solutions.
- Director of Business Development Kshitiz Bhasker noted the company is completing formalities in line with due process, while Head of Railway Segment Udai Veer Singh confirmed mobilization for execution is underway.
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The Economic TimesIndia's Afcons emerges as successful bidder to construct railway line in Europe
Indian company Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has secured a major railway project in Croatia. This marks Afcons' entry into Europe and is its largest international order to date. The project involves reconstructing an existing track and building a second line. It includes civil works, electrification, and signaling. The contract is valued at over 677 million Euros.
INDIAN construction company Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been selected as the contractor for the reconstruction of the existing and construction of the second track of the Dugo Selo - Novska railway line, announced HŽ Infrastruktura, emphasizing that this is the largest railway project in the history of the Republic of Croatia.
The works will be carried out on an 83-kilometer section and are co-financed from EU funds.
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd from India has been selected as the contractor for the reconstruction of the existing and construction of the second track of the Dugo Selo – Novska railway line in Croatia, which represents the largest railway infrastructure project in the history of this country. The Indian company's offer in the amount of 677.07 million euros excluding VAT was assessed as the most economically advantageous, HŽ Infrastruktura announce…
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