Indian Railways is moving forward with the implementation of the indigenous Kavach automatic train protection system. The Moradabad Railway Division has confirmed that the stretch between Ghaziabad and Sitapur will be fully covered by the Kavach system by the year 2027. This initiative is part of a larger safety overhaul aimed at preventing mid-track collisions and ensuring smoother operations across high-traffic corridors.
What are the latest updates on Kavach implementation across different zones?
The rollout of Kavach technology is happening in phases across various railway divisions to maximize passenger safety. Recent progress reports highlight several key milestones achieved in early 2026. The technical upgrades are designed to provide automatic braking and real-time monitoring of train movements.
- Moradabad Division: The Ghaziabad to Sitapur section is scheduled for completion by 2027 under the leadership of DRM Vinita Srivastava.
- Prayagraj-Kanpur Section: A 190 km stretch on the Delhi-Howrah corridor became operational with Kavach on March 22, 2026.
- Western Railway: The advanced Kavach 4.0 version was successfully launched on the 224 km Vadodara-Nagda section.
- North Eastern Railway: Work has started on the Sitapur-Budhwal section, with plans to cover 1,441 route km using a budget of 492.21 crore rupees.
Recent financial and infrastructure milestones in railway safety
Apart from technology installation, the railways are investing heavily in communication infrastructure and track modernization. The Moradabad Division reported a significant passenger revenue of 1012.56 crore rupees in the 2025-26 financial year, showcasing growth alongside safety improvements. The Ministry of Railways has also sanctioned a 398.36 crore rupee optical fiber project to support the Kavach communication backbone in the Western region.
| Project Component | Recent Achievement |
|---|---|
| Kavach 4.0 Commissioning | 1,452 km completed on high-density routes |
| Infrastructure Support | 1,100 towers and 8,570 km of optical fiber installed |
| Station Upgrades | Data centers established at 767 stations |
| Trial Runs | Barabanki-Gorakhpur-Chhapra route trials to start in six months |