Kavach System Enhances Railway Safety with Advanced Tech

The 'Kavach' system, a railway safety mechanism, is being implemented across 5,561 km of track in the North Western Railway region. Estimated at Rs 2,300 crore, it involves complex integration of technology, including RFID tags and telecom towers, to automatically manage train braking and ensure safety.

The implementation of the 'Kavach' system, a state-of-the-art railway safety technology, is underway across 5,561 km of tracks under the North Western Railway zone, estimated at about Rs 2,300 crore, according to an official announcement on Thursday.

The chief public relations officer of North Western Railway revealed that the indigenous Kavach 4.0 system is slated for installation across all divisions, with ongoing work along 1,556 km of track and tenders issued for optical fibre cable installation over 1,586 rail km, 56 percent of which is complete.

A total of 250 telecom towers are part of the project, supporting a complex system that includes RFID tags and communication networks to ensure automatic emergency braking and precise train location data, enhancing railway safety.