{
  "id": 15155476,
  "title": "Monarch Surveyors Secures ₹51.20 Crore Southern Railway Order For Infrastructure Projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/monarch-surveyors-secures-51-20-crore-southern-railway-order-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/monarch-surveyors-secures-5120-crore-southern-railway-order-for-infrastructure-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Engineering firm Monarch Surveyors and Consultants Limited secured a ₹51.20 crore contract from Southern Railway on October 17, 2026. The agreement involves conducting traffic surveys, final location surveys, and preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for major railway infrastructure projects, such as new broad gauge lines, line doubling, and multi-tracking initiatives. Project Details The contract was awarded to Monarch Surveyors under the Chief Administrative Officer/Construction division of Southern Railway, based in Egmore, Chennai. The assignment centers on vital survey and planning activities to support the expansion and improvement of railway infrastructure within Southern Railway's network. Monarch Surveyors Enters ₹5.08 Crore Jaipur Corridor Order, DPR For Elevated Road Project In Scope The project aims to aid in the planning and execution of railway capacity enhancement efforts, including new line construction, track doubling, and multi-tracking. Timeline The work is projected to be finished within 36 months from the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance, contingent on obtaining necessary approvals from government authorities. Management Insight Sunil Kokare, Director of Business at Monarch Surveyors, stated that the order bolsters the company's pipeline of work. He further noted that the firm will utilize its technical proficiency and railway engineering consultancy experience to deliver the project successfully. Company Background Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited was established in 1999 and is a publicly traded company. The firm offers a wide range of infrastructure consulting services, encompassing DPRs, urban development, land acquisition planning, geospatial mapping, and detailed engineering design. Note: This report is founded on company filings and intended for informational purposes only. Potential investors are advised to conduct their own due diligence to understand the associated risks before making any investment decisions.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited, an infrastructure consulting and engineering services company, secured a ₹51.20 crore order from Southern Railway on October 17, 2026. The contract involves conducting traffic surveys, final location surveys, and preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for new broad gauge line construction, doubling, and multi-tracking projects.…",
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}