en.Wedoany.com Reported - Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) has secured a contract worth ₹1,414.4 million from the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a government enterprise, to manufacture and supply eight BLSS (Bogie Low Side Steel) trains. The order aims to support the modernization of railway logistics infrastructure across India and strengthen Jupiter Wagons' market position in freight mobility solutions.
Under the contract terms, Jupiter Wagons will deliver eight BLSS trains comprising 32 BLSS-A wagons, 352 BLSS-B wagons, and eight brake vans. The entire project is expected to be completed within one year from the date of the Letter of Acceptance (LoA). This order boosts Jupiter Wagons' order book and reflects growing demand for advanced freight solutions in the Indian market. The BLSS wagon platform is widely used for container transport and is a key component of India's freight railway ecosystem.
Vivek Lohia, Managing Director of Jupiter Wagons Limited, stated that the order from CWC strengthens the company's growth momentum and demonstrates customer confidence in Jupiter Wagons' manufacturing capabilities and execution excellence in the logistics and infrastructure sectors. As India continues to invest in railway-led logistics and multimodal transport infrastructure, the company sees sustained opportunities from both public and private sector clients and is committed to supporting this transformation through advanced wagon solutions to improve logistics efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
Jupiter Wagons' product portfolio includes freight wagons, locomotives, passenger coach components, braking systems, commercial vehicles, marine containers, wheelsets, bogies, couplers, and more. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Indore, Jabalpur, and Aurangabad, with integrated casting operations. The company has established technical partnerships with global enterprises such as Tatravagonka Poprad (Slovakia), DAKO-CZ (Czech Republic), Kovis (Slovenia), and Talleres Alegria (Spain) to introduce advanced engineering technologies and railway innovations.
Over the past four decades, Jupiter Wagons has become one of India's fastest-growing mobility solution providers, serving clients including Indian Railways, the Ministry of Defence, Tata Motors, General Electric, and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles. This CWC contract further solidifies the company's position as a key player in India's transportation modernization journey.
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