{"id":1309361,"date":"2026-05-12T08:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309361"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:03:45","slug":"indian-company-wins-rs-7500-cr-railway-project-in-europe-1st-indian-company-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indian-company-wins-rs-7500-cr-railway-project-in-europe-1st-indian-company-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Company Wins Rs 7500 Cr Railway Project In Europe: 1st Indian Company Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s infrastructure ambitions are rapidly going global. In a landmark achievement, Mumbai-based Afcons Infrastructure has secured a \u20b97,544 crore railway modernization project in Croatia, officially marking the company\u2019s entry into the European railway infrastructure market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is among the biggest overseas railway contracts ever won by an Indian engineering company and signals the rising global competitiveness of India\u2019s infrastructure sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-8.32.41-AM-2048x1229.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Croatia Railway Project Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The contract involves the construction and modernization of a <a href=\"https:\/\/infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/railways\/afcons-infrastructure-enters-europe-with-7544-crore-railway-project-in-croatia\/131011423\">32-kilometre railway corridor <\/a>between Hrvatski Leskovac and Karlovac in Croatia. The route is part of the larger Mediterranean Corridor network connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea. (<a href=\"https:\/\/infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/railways\/afcons-infrastructure-enters-europe-with-7544-crore-railway-project-in-croatia\/131011423?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">economictimes.indiatimes.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new double-track railway line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern signaling and telecommunication systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconstruction of existing rail infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction of bridges, viaducts, and underpasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrades to railway stations along the route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once completed, trains on this corridor are expected to operate at speeds up to 160 kmph, significantly improving passenger and freight movement across Croatia. (<a>railwaypro.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Europe\u2019s Railway Push Opens New Doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is particularly significant because Europe\u2019s railway market is among the world\u2019s most technically demanding and heavily regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia is currently modernizing its railway infrastructure with substantial funding support from the European Union under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) programme. (<a href=\"https:\/\/transport.ec.europa.eu\/transport-themes\/infrastructure-and-investment\/trans-european-transport-network-ten-t_en?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ec.europa.eu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning such a contract means Afcons successfully met stringent European standards involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safety compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability norms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced engineering benchmarks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental impact regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry experts say this could open doors for more Indian firms to participate in European transport and infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afcons\u2019 Growing Global Presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Afcons Infrastructure, part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, already operates in over 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has previously delivered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metro rail projects in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine infrastructure projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridges and tunnels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed rail works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underground engineering projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Afcons is also involved in major Indian infrastructure projects including parts of the Mumbai Coastal Road, metro systems, and rail corridors. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcons.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">afcons.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters For India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s infrastructure companies have traditionally focused on domestic or developing markets. However, this Croatia deal highlights how Indian engineering firms are now competing against established European, Chinese, and global construction giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing is important as India aggressively promotes itself as a global infrastructure and manufacturing powerhouse under initiatives like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PM Gati Shakti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Infrastructure Pipeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India plans to invest over $1.4 trillion in infrastructure by 2030, helping local companies scale capabilities that are now finding acceptance internationally. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibef.org\/industry\/infrastructure-sector-india?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ibef.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Afcons, the Croatia railway contract is more than just a business win \u2014 it represents India\u2019s growing arrival as a serious global infrastructure exporter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitionbox.com\/photos\/afcons-infrastructure-photos\/khopoli-location\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s infrastructure ambitions are rapidly going global. In a landmark achievement, Mumbai-based Afcons Infrastructure has secured a \u20b97,544 crore railway modernization project in Croatia, officially marking the company\u2019s entry into the European railway infrastructure market. 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