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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Kavach 4.0 to safeguard Mathura-Kota rail section
Lucknow: Indian Railways on Wednesday commissioned the indigenous Automatic Train Protection System, Kavach 4.0, on the Mathura-Kota section of the high-density Delhi-Mumbai route. Highlighting the achievement, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Kavach 4.0 is a product of Indian innovation. Developed and manufactured indigenously, the system was approved by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in July 2024. It is designed to prevent train collisions by automatically controlling speeds and applying brakes when necessary. It operates at Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL 4). The system was first tested and deployed in South Central Railway in 2018, and the advanced version, Kavach 4.0, was approved in May 2025 for speeds up to 160 kmph. The complexity of Kavach is comparable to setting up a telecom network. It includes RFID tags every km, telecom towers with optical fibre connectivity, and integrated systems on locomotives and stations. These components communicate in real-time to ensure safe train operations, even in low visibility conditions like fog. So far, railways has laid 5,856 km of optical fibre, installed 619 telecom towers, equipped 708 stations and 1,107 locomotives with Kavach, and deployed trackside equipment across 4,001 route km. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Over 30,000 personnel have been trained, and IRISET has partnered with 17 engineering institutions to include Kavach in their curriculum. With an annual investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore in safety initiatives, Indian Railways is expected to deploy Kavach across the country within six years.
Mint
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
HBL Engineering share price zooms 3% on securing ₹146 crore Kavach order
Mulitbagger small-cap stock in focus on May 02: Shares of HBL Engineering, a leading player in the battery and power systems sector, rose 3% in early trade on Friday, May 2, to the day's high of ₹ 494.25 apiece after the company secured another Kavach order from Western Railway. On Thursday, May 1, the company informed investors that Western Railway had issued a Letter of Acceptance to HBL for the provision of Kavach across 48 stations, covering 428 kilometers. The total value of the contract is ₹ 145.83 crore (inclusive of 18% GST). This marks the second Kavach order for the company in just a month. In April, HBL received five Letters of Acceptance for implementing Kavach across 413 stations, covering 3,900 kilometers. Each of these contracts is to be completed within 18 months, with a total value of ₹ 762.56 crore (inclusive of GST), as per the company's April 01 regulatory filing. The company has been securing large Kavach orders as the Indian government prioritizes railway safety. Kavach, also known as the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) or Automatic Train Protection System (IRATPS), is an advanced safety solution designed to prevent train collisions and improve operational safety. India's Kavach, an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system launched in 2020, has been enhancing rail safety through technology that automatically applies brakes when a loco pilot fails to act. In March, the HBL-Shivakriti Consortium received two Letters of Acceptance from Western and North Central Railway worth ₹ 500 crore. During the same month, the consortium also secured an order worth ₹ 148.44 crore from the Bhopal Division. In mid-December, the company had won a similar order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works valued at ₹ 1,522.40 crore. Despite a sharp pullback from recent highs, the stock has delivered stellar long-term returns—gaining 441% over the past two years and 741% over the last three years. The stock hit an all-time high of ₹ 739.65 in December but is currently trading 33% below that peak. Annually, the stock has consistently delivered strong performance: up 160% in CY20, 53% in CY21, 67% in CY22, 312% in CY23, and 43% in CY24.
Mint
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
HBL Engineering share price zooms 3% on securing ₹146 crore Kavach order
Mulitbagger small-cap stock in focus on May 02: Shares of HBL Engineering, a leading player in the battery and power systems sector, rose 3% in early trade on Friday, May 2, to the day's high of ₹ 494.25 apiece after the company secured another Kavach order from Western Railway. On Thursday, May 1, the company informed investors that Western Railway had issued a Letter of Acceptance to HBL for the provision of Kavach across 48 stations, covering 428 kilometers. The total value of the contract is ₹ 145.83 crore (inclusive of 18% GST). This marks the second Kavach order for the company in just a month. In April, HBL received five Letters of Acceptance for implementing Kavach across 413 stations, covering 3,900 kilometers. Each of these contracts is to be completed within 18 months, with a total value of ₹ 762.56 crore (inclusive of GST), as per the company's April 01 regulatory filing. The company has been securing large Kavach orders as the Indian government prioritizes railway safety. Kavach, also known as the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) or Automatic Train Protection System (IRATPS), is an advanced safety solution designed to prevent train collisions and improve operational safety. India's Kavach, an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system launched in 2020, has been enhancing rail safety through technology that automatically applies brakes when a loco pilot fails to act. In March, the HBL-Shivakriti Consortium received two Letters of Acceptance from Western and North Central Railway worth ₹ 500 crore. During the same month, the consortium also secured an order worth ₹ 148.44 crore from the Bhopal Division. In mid-December, the company had won a similar order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works valued at ₹ 1,522.40 crore. Despite a sharp pullback from recent highs, the stock has delivered stellar long-term returns—gaining 441% over the past two years and 741% over the last three years. The stock hit an all-time high of ₹ 739.65 in December but is currently trading 33% below that peak. Annually, the stock has consistently delivered strong performance: up 160% in CY20, 53% in CY21, 67% in CY22, 312% in CY23, and 43% in CY24. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions. First Published: 2 May 2025, 09:53 AM IST
