Kavach 4.0: A Leap in Indian Railway Safety

The Indian Railways extends the deadline for installing the Automatic Train Protection System, Kavach, on major routes to December 2025. Kavach Version 4.0, a complex technology ensuring train safety, is set for completion across India's rail network within six years, showcasing rapid technological advancement.

The deadline for implementing the Automatic Train Protection System, Kavach, on the pivotal Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata routes has been shifted to December 2025, according to the Railway Board.

The new timeline was disclosed in the 'Railways estimates for Revised Estimates 2024-25 and Budget Estimates 2025-26', highlighting the extensive work progressing on India's rail corridors.

While this major upgrade was originally slated for completion by March next year, the Railway Ministry remains optimistic about an expedited national rollout.

(With inputs from agencies.)