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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over ₹309cr sanctioned for ‘Kavach' installation in North Central Railway
To enhance railway safety, the indigenous automatic train protection (ATP) system 'Kavach' will be implemented across more than 790 route kilometres (RKM) in the North Central Railway (NCR) zone. The total sanctioned cost for the project stands at ₹309.26 crore, officials said. Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to roll out Kavach 4.0 across key national routes over the next six years (For representation only) Route kilometre (RKM) refers to the actual distance between two points on the railway network, regardless of the number of lines—single or double—connecting them. This initiative is part of the broader umbrella project titled 'Kavach and communication backbone through long-term evolution (LTE) for balance routes of Indian Railways,' which has been included in the 2024–25 works, machinery and rolling stock programme. The nationwide outlay for this umbrella scheme is ₹27,693 crore, with ₹540 crore earmarked specifically for NCR. Of this, ₹309.26 crore has been allocated for Kavach installation across selected sections, said Shashikant Tripathi, chief public relations officer, NCR. According to officials, the system will be rolled out in key sections under the Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi divisions. The specific sections include, Shikohabad–Farrukhabad (103.58 km), Dholpur–Sarmathura (70 km), Bhindai–Udimod (113 km), Lalitpur–Khajuraho (164 km), Birlanagar–Udimod (102 km), Khajuraho–Mahoba (64 km), Ait–Konch (13 km), Aligarh–Harduaganj (14 km), Khurja Junction–Khurja City (4 km), Barhan–Etah (58 km), Etawah–Mainpuri (54 km), Kanpur–Anwarganj (2.42 km), Mohari–Tantpur (18 km), and Udimod–Etawah (10 km). The deployment of Kavach across these critical routes is expected to significantly boost operational safety and help prevent accidents, they added. Developed indigenously, Kavach is a state-of-the-art ATP system designed to prevent signal passing at danger (SPAD), enforce speed regulations, and enable automatic braking in emergency situations. Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to roll out Kavach 4.0 across key national routes over the next six years. More than 30,000 railway personnel have already been trained to operate the system. With annual investments exceeding ₹1 lakh crore in safety infrastructure, Indian Railways is pushing toward safe and modern rail travel, said officials.
News18
31-07-2025
- News18
Indian Railways' Homegrown Safety Shield Kavach 4.0 Now Active On Delhi-Mumbai Route, Know More
Last Updated: Over 30,000 personnel have already been trained, and Kavach 4.0 is set to expand across the network within six years. Indian Railways has rolled out its most advanced railway safety system yet, Kavach 4.0, on the Mathura-Kota section of the busy Delhi-Mumbai route. This marks the first implementation of the new version and a big leap in train safety technology for the nation, as per Mint. What is Kavach 4.0? Kavach, which means 'armour" in Hindi, is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed and made entirely in India, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. How Does It Work? Kavach 4.0 uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags placed every kilometre along railway tracks and at signals to detect a train's exact location. The system includes telecom towers with optical fibre lines to ensure instant data exchange between trains and stations. Even in poor visibility conditions like fog, loco pilots won't have to rely on external signals. Instead, all vital information is displayed inside the train's cabin dashboard. What Makes It Special? Is It Already in Use? Over 4,000 km of tracks, 708 stations, and 1,107 locomotives have been equipped with Kavach. Indian Railways has also laid 5,856 km of fibre optic cable and built 619 telecom towers to support the system. What's Next? With more than 30,000 railway staff already trained, Indian Railways plans to expand Kavach 4.0 rapidly across the network in the next few years. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
30-07-2025
- Business Standard
Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0 on Mathura-Kota section for safety boost
Indian Railways has commissioned its indigenous anti-collision system, Kavach, on the Mathura–Kota section of the rail network — part of the Delhi–Mumbai route, one of the highest-density corridors in India. 'Many developed nations took 20–30 years to develop and install train protection systems. The commissioning of Kavach 4.0 (the latest version) on the Kota–Mathura section has been achieved in a very short timeframe. This is a very big achievement,' Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Railways said it will commission Kavach 4.0 on various routes across the country within a short span of six years. 'Over 30,000 people have already been trained on Kavach systems. The Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) has signed memorandums of understanding with 17 AICTE-approved engineering colleges, institutions and universities for incorporating Kavach as part of their BTech course curriculum,' it said. Kavach will assist loco pilots in maintaining train speed through effective brake application. Even in low-visibility conditions such as fog, loco pilots will not have to look outside from the cabin for signals — the information will be displayed on a dashboard inside the cab. The indigenous anti-collision system, which initially saw slow progress — attributed by the government to the project's complexity — has become central to the discourse on rail safety, especially after major incidents like the Balasore train crash in 2023, which claimed nearly 300 lives. 'Indian Railways invests more than Rs 1 trillion per year on safety-related activities. Kavach is one of the many initiatives taken to enhance the safety of passengers and trains. The progress made and the pace of deployment of Kavach reflect the commitment of Indian Railways towards ensuring railway safety,' the railways said.
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
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Railways commissions Indigenously Developed Kavach 4.0 on Mathura-Kota Section of the Delhi-Mumbai Route
New Delhi: Indian Railways has launched an indigenous railway safety system, Kavach 4.0, for the Mathura-Kota section of the busy Delhi-Mumbai route. This is the first commissioning of the latest Kavach version and a step towards modernization of railway safety systems in the country. 'Railways has indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured the Kavach Automatic Train Protection System, taking inspiration from PM's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision. Kavach 4.0 is a technology-intensive system. It was approved by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in July 2024,' railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement released by ministry. 'Many developed nations took 20-30 years to develop and install train protection systems. The commissioning of Kavach 4.0 on the Kota-Mathura section has been achieved in a very short timeframe. This is a very big achievement,' the minister added. Indian Railways is gearing up to commission Kavach 4.0 on various routes within a short span of six years. Over 30,000 people have already been trained on Kavach systems. IRISET (Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with 17 engineering colleges, institutions and universities for incorporating Kavach as part of their BTech course curriculum. Kavach will help the loco pilots maintain train speeds by effective brake application. Even in low visibility conditions like fog, the pilots will not have to look outside from the cabin for a signal. Pilots can see the information on the dashboard installed inside the cab. Kavach is designed to prevent accidents by monitoring and controlling train speeds. It is designed at Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL 4). This is the highest level of safety design. Development of Kavach started in 2015. The system was extensively tested for over three years. After technical improvements, the system was installed in South Central Railway (SCR). The first operational certificate was granted in 2018. Based on the experiences gained in SCR, an advanced version 'Kavach 4.0' was developed. It was approved in May 2025 for speeds up to 160 kmph. Kavach components are also being manufactured indigenously. Kavach is an extremely complex system. Commissioning of Kavach is equivalent to setting up a telecom company, ministry of Railways statement said. Under the system, RFID tags are installed every 1km along the entire length of the track. Tags are also installed at every signal. These RFID tags provide precise location of the trains. The system also includes full-fledged telecom towers including optical fiber connectivity and power supply are installed across the track length every few kilometres. Kavach systems installed on locos and Kavach controllers at the stations are constantly communicating using these towers. It is equivalent to installing a complete network like that of a telecom operator. The loco with Kavach interacts with the RFID tags installed on the tracks and relays the information to telecom towers and receives radio information from the station. Kavach is also integrated with the braking system of the locomotives. This system ensures that brakes are applied in case of an emergency situation. At the station level, Kavach is installed at every station and block section. It receives information from the loco and signaling system and guides the loco for safe speeds. The system also includes optical fibre cable network, that is laid along the tracks which connects all these systems for high-speed data communication. The signalling system is also integrated with the loco, station, telecom towers, etc. These systems need to be installed, checked and certified without disrupting the railway operations including heavy movement of passenger and goods trains. As of now under the Kavach system, 5,856km of optical fibre has been laid while 619 telecom towers have been installed. Also, Kavach has been installed at 708 stations and 1,107 locos. Trackside equipment have been installed on 4,001 route km. According to ministry of railways, the national transporter invests more than ₹ 1 trillion per year on safety related activities. Kavach is one of the many initiatives taken to enhance safety of passengers and trains. The progress made and the pace of deployment of Kavach reflect the commitment of Indian Railways towards ensuring railway safety.
