Locomotive Sanding and Sandbag Loading Services for South Central Railway Stations

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This tender outlines a critical requirement for the South Central Railway, a division under the Ministry of Railways, for the outsourcing of manpower services essential for the efficient operation of locomotives. The bid, numbered GEM/2026/B/7994611, specifically addresses the need for personnel to undertake the loading of sandbags into locomotive sandboxes and to attend to the sander gear. The primary objective of this service is to ensure the uninterrupted and free flow of sand, a vital component for locomotive traction, at four key railway stations: Guntakal, Gooty, Dharmavaram, and Renigunta. This round-the-clock service is crucial for maintaining operational continuity and safety. The tender, dated 03-09-2026, opens for applications on 03-09-2026 at 5:36 PM and closes on 26-09-2026 at 6:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹263,940.0 is mandated, underscoring the seriousness and scale of this custom bid for services. This opportunity is presented by the Office of Rail Nilayam and is a direct call for specialized labor to support the daily functioning of Indian Railways' locomotive fleet.