Railway Ministry Accelerates Kavach Deployment to Prevent Accidents

Following a tragic train collision in West Bengal, the Railway Ministry announced accelerated implementation of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection System on 3,000 km of tracks. This advanced safety measure aims to prevent such accidents in the future by automating emergency braking and ensuring secure train operations.

In the wake of a catastrophic train collision in West Bengal, the Railway Ministry has expedited the deployment of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection System across 3,000 kilometers of tracks. This sophisticated safety mechanism is designed to avert similar tragedies by automating emergency braking when drivers fail to respond in time.

The incident, which saw a goods train crash into the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express, resulted in 10 deaths and left 40 injured. It has intensified criticism over delays in implementing the Kavach system.

The Railway Ministry explained that Kavach is a multifaceted system involving several major sub-systems like laying optical fiber cables and setting up data centers. Despite COVID-19 challenges, substantial progress has been made, with the system already in place on 1,465 route kilometers and 121 locomotives.

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