Satyam Computer Services, one of the largest Indian IT outsourcers has been tipped as the favourite to win a significant IT outsourcing contract from Indian Railways according to the Economic Times of India.

Having put in the most competitive bid, company officials are confident that they can come away with the contract. If Satyam does win, the company will be tasked with providing an asset management solution based on SAP business software for four locomotive sheds.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed but TCS and Wipro are also reported to be tendering for the deal.