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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Successful field trials of upgraded Kavach version conducted
Prayagraj: In a significant move towards enhancing railway safety and operational efficiency, the authorities of the North Central Railway have successfully completed field trials of the upgraded Kavach Version 4.0 between Bamrauli and Athsarai (BMU–ASCE) section, as part of the ministry of railways flagship Mission Raftar Project. The trials were conducted from May 30 to June 6, using a WAP-7 locomotive fitted with the Kavach system, and LHB rake certified for 130 kmph. The trials included both preliminary evaluations and comprehensive testing under the close supervision of the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) and the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). Kavach 4.0 introduces key upgrades including higher location accuracy, enhanced signal information for large yards, station-to-station communication over OFC and direct integration with Electronic Interlocking systems. These enhancements aim to improve safety and operational efficiency. The successful trials mark a major step for Indian Railways ' indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system and pave the way for its wider deployment across the country.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rly board member inspects BLW
1 2 3 Varanasi: Additional Member (Production Units) of the Railway Board Sanjay Kumar Pankaj visited Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) on Tuesday for an inspection. The inspection began at Critical Measuring Machine room in New Block Shop, where Pankaj reviewed the manufacturing process, technical efficiency and quality standards. He also visited other production areas, including the Turbo Assembly Shop, Light Machine Shop , Engine Erection Shop, Engine Test Shop, Loco Assembly Shop , and Loco Test Shop. During his visit, he observed the first aerodynamic design-based WAP-7 electric locomotive and appreciated the specially designed crew comfort cab and waterless urinals. A review meeting was held in the administrative building. BLW GM Naresh Pal Singh was also present. Principal chief electrical engineer Sushil Kumar Srivastava highlighted BLW's achievements, technological advancements, and future plans. Further, technical insights on the aerodynamic WAP-7 locomotives were presented by chief design engineer (electrical) Anurag Gupta, while principal chief mechanical engineer Vivek Sheel shared details about BLW's exported and diesel locomotives. tnn
