CG Power subsidiary loses key railway supply order after missing delivery deadline

CG Power and Industrial Solutions has lost a crucial Indian Railways supply order after its Bengaluru-based subsidiary – GG Tronics India (GGT) - failed to meet the stipulated delivery timelines, the company informed on November 24.

The order, awarded by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) in November 2024, was for supplying Loco Kavach systems under the Developmental Category. The contract required GGT to complete product development, secure Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) and obtain final approval from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), all within a 12-month delivery period aligned to Version 4.0 specifications of the automatic train protection system.

While GGT said the Uniform Braking Algorithm - an advanced braking system designed for consistent performance across locomotive classes - has made “significant progress” in development and field validation, the mandatory approvals are still under process. As a result, supplies could not begin before the deadline, leading to cancellation of the order.

The company said ISA and RDSO approval activities are now in their “final stages”. GGT, however, remains eligible to participate in future railway tenders in the Developmental Category. With approvals expected in coming months, the company qualifies for bulk procurement rounds involving Version 4.0 systems equipped with its Universal Braking Algorithm.