Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Indian Railways to Extend Kavach Safety System
Imagine a smart system for trains, like a super-safe computer.
This system, called Kavach, helps stop trains from crashing into each other or going too fast.
It's being installed across the South Central Railway zone to make train travel safer.
It works by automatically hitting the brakes if the driver doesn't slow down or is about to pass a red light.
The system also needs special equipment on the tracks and trains to work, like radio towers and GPS.
The goal is to prevent accidents and make train travel safer for everyone.
The government plans to expand the Kavach anti-train collision system to cover 70% of the South Central Railway (SCR) zone.
Kavach is currently operational on 1,465 km of track within the SCR zone.
An additional 3,100 route km are proposed for Kavach deployment.
Kavach 4.0 is sanctioned for 4,655 route km over SCR, with trials in progress.
The system automatically activates brakes to prevent collisions and passing signals at danger.
- Who
- The government and South Central Railway officials.
- What
- Expansion of the Kavach anti-train collision system.
- When
- Deployment is ongoing, with plans for further expansion.
- Where
- South Central Railway (SCR) zone in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To enhance railway safety and prevent train collisions.
- SCR Rail Network
- 6,500 km
- Kavach Operational Track
- 1,465 km
- Additional Kavach Coverage
- 3,100 km
- Kavach 4.0 Sanctioned
- 4,655 km
- Locomotives with Kavach
- 202
- Stations with Kavach
- 136
- Recent Accident
- 2019 Kacheguda Railway Station