The contract involves construction of EMU maintenance car shed between Nallasopara & Virar stations of the Western Railway through International Competitive Bidding (ICB). The contract forms part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project, funded by the World Bank.
The project being funded by International Bank for Reconstruction Development (IBRD). The contract valued at Rs 85.20 crore is scheduled to be completed by November 2009.
Commenting on the contract, T D Arora, head, Construction & Contracts Division, Era Infra Engineering, said, "The award of this contract demonstrates the faith of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation in the execution capabilities of Era Infra Engineering. The contract will provide us a platform to contribute to the upcoming infrastructure need of improved rail transit within Mumbai."