Railway safety boost: Kavach technology to be installed on 631 km of East Coast Railway tracks
Indian Railways has approved ₹270 crore to install the indigenous Kavach system on 631 route kilometers of the East Coast Railway (ECoR). This project aims to prevent train collisions and ensure safer travel, especially during heavy fog. The approval for this safety upgrade was granted on June 22, 2026.
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Which routes will be covered under the Kavach system?
The project will cover six important railway sections of the East Coast Railway. These include Baghuapal-Budhpank, Haridaspur-Paradip, Khurda Road-Bolangir, Naupada-Gunupur, Lanjigarh Road-Junagarh, and Bobbili-Salur. This expansion is part of a larger plan to use LTE-based communication for better train safety.
What is the Kavach system and how does it work?
Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO). It monitors the speed and location of trains and automatically applies brakes if a driver passes a danger signal or exceeds the speed limit. About 90% of its components are manufactured in India under the Make in India initiative.
Key details of the Kavach project
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | ₹270 Crore |
| Track Length | 631 Route Kilometers |
| Approval Date | 22 June 2026 |
| Primary Goal | Prevent collisions and SPAD |
| Developer | RDSO (Indian Railways) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
कवच सिस्टम का मुख्य काम क्या है?
यह सिस्टम ट्रेनों की टक्कर को रोकने, सिग्नल पार करने (SPAD) और ओवरस्पीडिंग को कंट्रोल करने के लिए बनाया गया है। यह जरूरत पड़ने पर अपने आप ब्रेक लगा देता है।
क्या यह तकनीक भारत में बनी है?
हाँ, यह एक ‘मेड इन इंडिया’ तकनीक है जिसे RDSO ने विकसित किया है और इसके लगभग 90% हिस्से भारत में ही बनते हैं।