New Delhi, March 13, 2025: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) and the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Transport Bhawan, Delhi, on Tuesday for technological collaboration on tunnel projects on national highways.
The MoU was signed by Santosh Kumar Jha, CMD, KRCL, and Sudip Choudhary, special secretary (in-charge), MoRTH.
The partnership aims to leverage KRCL’s expertise in tunnel safety audits and recommend remedial measures for tunnel projects, along with other areas of mutual benefit on national highways. This collaboration is expected to enhance safety standards and ensure the seamless execution of tunnel projects under MoRTH, a Konkan Railway release said.
The MoU marks a significant step towards technical excellence and infrastructure safety, reinforcing the commitment of both KRCL and MoRTH to continuous improvements in National Highway projects across the country, it said.