Indian Railways has approved the installation of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across 811 route kilometres in the Ambala Division of Northern Railway. This project is sanctioned at a cost of ₹201 crore to improve safety on key corridors. The system will help prevent accidents and ensure smoother train operations in the region.
Which rail sections will get Kavach in Ambala Division?
The rollout will cover important rail corridors connecting Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The key sections included in this project are:
- Ambala Cantonment to Ludhiana
- Kalka to Chandigarh to New Morinda to Sahnewal
- Sirhind to Daulatpur Chowk
- Rajpura to Bathinda to Shri Ganganagar
- Ludhiana to Dhuri to Jakhal
What is Kavach and how does it work?
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system. It is designed to stop trains automatically if they pass a signal at danger (SPAD). The system regulates train speed under critical conditions and applies brakes automatically in unsafe situations to reduce the risk of collisions. This specific rollout uses an LTE-based communication backbone for better connectivity.
What are the overall project details?
The approval for the Ambala Division is part of a larger ₹341 crore safety initiative. The details of the combined project are as follows:
| Division | Route Distance | Project Cost | Kavach Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala Division | 811 km | ₹201 crore | Not Specified |
| Ahmedabad Division | 598 km | ₹140 crore | Version 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cost of Kavach installation in Ambala Division?
The project for the Ambala Division has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹201 crore for 811 route kilometres.
How does Kavach prevent train accidents?
Kavach prevents Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) by automatically applying brakes in unsafe situations and regulating train speed to avoid collisions.