KAVACH SYSTEM

Kavach could have prevented Kanchanjunga Express train accident: What is it and why was it missing

Kanchanjunga express accident: Railway Board reveals why anti-collision system 'Kavach' was not in place on mishap route

A collision between a goods train and the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri resulted in several deaths and around 50 injuries on Monday. Railway Board Chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha disclosed that the anti-collision system 'Kavach' was not operational on the Guwahati-Delhi route during the incident. Plans are underway to expand the system's coverage to 4,500 km by year-end.

Train accident prevention system Kavach: What is it? How does it work? Routes, trains having Kavach

At least 15 passengers died and 60 others were injured, after three rear coaches of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed on Monday morning as a goods train collided with it in West Bengal's Darjeeling district. Officials said that the toll could rise, as multiple agencies of the state and Centre were simultaneously working on war footing along with locals to rescue passengers who could still be trapped inside.

Balasore accident anniversary: Train mishap deja vu strikes again as two goods trains collide in Punjab

Exactly one year ago, on June 2, 2023, the Howrah-bound Coromandel Express met with a tragic accident in Balasore district, Odisha. The collision with a stationary goods train caused severe damage, derailing most of its coaches. Shockingly, during the chaos, some of the Coromandel Express's coaches toppled onto the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, compounding the incident.

Vande Bharat train, running at 160 kmph, stops automatically before red signal in first 'Kavach' trial

The Agra railway division successfully tested an automatic braking system installed in eight-car Vande Bharat trains as part of the 'Kavach' anti-collision device. In the trial, the train automatically stopped 10 meters before a red signal at a speed of 160 kmph without the loco pilot applying the brakes. This parameter will now be standardized for all eight-car Vande Bharat trains nationwide. The 'Kavach' system, installed in all Vande Bharat trains, can automatically apply brakes if the loco pilot fails to do so.

Wisdom of ancient Indian texts relevant to today's strategy needs, asserts CDS Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan spoke at the 'Kalam and Kavach' Defence Literature Festival in Pune. He emphasized the relevance of ancient Indian texts, such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana, and the Bhagavad Gita in today's strategic needs. General Chauhan highlighted the concept of 'just war' in ancient Indian mythology, with Lord Ram and the Pandavas as examples.

Railway utilises over 40 per cent of funds allocated in 2023-24 for 'Kavach' installation

Responding to questions raised by Javed Ali Khan, Samajwadi Party MP in the Rajya Sabha, Vaishnaw said that 'Kavach' is an indigenously developed automatic train protection (ATP) system which is highly technology intensive and it requires safety certification of the highest order.

Railways successfully tests high-speed Kavach braking trial at 160 kmph. Check how it works

The Kavach system, developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), can apply brakes automatically in case of an emergency when a train driver fails to act in time.

Supreme Court wants Indian govt to detail safety measures to avoid train accidents

Train Accidents: The Supreme Court directed the Indian government to outline preventive measures, including the 'Kavach' train protection system, following a catastrophic three-train collision in Odisha's Balasore district that claimed nearly 300 lives. It urged immediate action and sought a detailed plan to bolster railway safety, emphasizing the need for expert evaluation, system enhancements, and the 'Kavach' system's swift implementation to avert future accidents.

'Kavach fitted in Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat has no safety benefit at present'

These sections are Lingamapalli-Vikarabad-Wadi and Vikarabad-Bidar section (265 route km); Manmad-Mudkhed-Dhone-Guntkal section (959 route km) and Bidar-Parbhani section. Vaishnaw also stated that presently Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors of approximately 3,000 route km and the work is in progress on these routes.

Anti-collision system Kavach deployed on 1465 Route km, 139 locomotives, work underway in major corridors

As per the release, presently Kavach tenders have been awarded for the Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi - Howrah corridors (approximately 3000 Route km) and work is in progress on these routes.

Railways’ Kavach tech can be exported in five years

​“In 2024, we will install Kavach in 2,500 km route. And from 2025 onward, we will be deploying it in 5,000 km every year till we cover our entire rail network of 68,000 km,” Vaishnaw told ET in an interview. He said large electronics and telecom equipment manufacturers have shown willingness to manufacture Kavach in India, which will boost the overall capacity of the industry.

Safety first: How well can Kavach protect you during your train travel?

Kavach—which has been deployed in 1,465 route km on South Central Railway (Telangana: 684 km, Andhra Pradesh: 66 km , Karnataka: 117 km, Maharashtra: 598 km)—is a combination of devices that prevents the loco pilot or train driver from jumping signals and overspeeding. It can also guide a train during inclement weather like dense fog. If a loco pilot fails to apply the brakes, Kavach can do it. There is also a provision for auto whistling at level crossing. Most importantly, it prevents collision of trains, thanks to direct loco-to-loco communication.

German and Japanese companies can now deploy Kavach on Indian Railways

Tenders to install Kavach over 3000 kms were awarded in December last year. Progress is as per schedule with 98% Radio survey on the routes have been completed till now. According to Vaishnaw, bids to install Kavach on another 2500 kms of railway networks will soon be awarded.

REC signs pact with RailTel; to finance infra projects in telecom, IT and railway signalling

State-owned REC has signed an MoU with RailTel to provide up to Rs 30,000 crore in financial assistance for infrastructure projects in telecom, IT, and railway signaling over the next five years. The projects cover data center products and services, telecom & IT products and services, railways & metro projects, and the KAVACH train collision prevention system.

Andhra Train Accident: Both passenger trains lacked anti-collision system Kavach

The East Coast Railway has called for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the train collision in Vizianagaram. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives and left over 50 people injured. Both trains were not equipped with the railways' safety system, Kavach. The loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the Rayagada Passenger train were among the casualties.

North Western Railway aims to be Kavach ready in next two years, says official

The North Western Railway in Jaipur plans to implement the Kavach anti-collision system in the zone, covering Rajasthan and Haryana, within the next two years. Currently, three Vande Bharat Express trains in the zone are equipped with Kavach. Tenders worth Rs 426 crore have been awarded for the system to be rolled out on 1,600 km across the zone, and a survey to assess the availability of 4G and 5G networks is underway.

13 cases of signalling failure in 5 yrs, no incident due to defects in interlocking signal system: Rail Minister

Rajya Sabha was also informed that the automatic train protection system, Kavach, has so far been deployed on 1,465 route km and 121 locomotives (including Electric Multiple Unit rakes) in the South Central Railway. Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors (approximately 3,000 route km) and the work is in progress on these routes.

Kavach system couldn't have averted Odisha train crash, Railway official explains why

Odisha train accident: Railways Minister says change in electronic interlocking system led to accident, unrelated to Kavach system

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw examines restoration efforts at Balasore accident site following a significant incident involving two passenger trains and a goods carriage, resulting in the loss of 288 lives and injuries to over 1,000 individuals. "The root cause of this accident has been identified. PM Modi inspected the site yesterday. We will try to restore the track today. All bodies have been removed. Our target is to finish the restoration work by Wednesday morning so that trains can start running on this track," Vaishnaw said.

Odisha train accident: Railways initiates high-level probe, says anti-train collision system wasn't available on route

Railway officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into the train collision in Odisha, led by the commissioner of railway safety from the South Eastern Circle. The commissioner of railway safety, operating under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is responsible for examining and scrutinizing such incidents.

What's Railways Kavach, the rail protection system that could have prevented Odisha train accident

The Indian Railways’ automatic train protection system, “Kavach,” developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) to boost train safety, has come into the spotlight following a train collision which resulted in over 288 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries. The system is not yet available on the route the accident took place.

Railway officials explain why Kavach would not have prevented the Odisha train accident

Railway officials have dismissed the suggestion that the Kavach system could have prevented the recent train accident in Odisha. An official from the Railway Board said that if an obstruction suddenly appears in front of a high-speed vehicle, no technology in the world could prevent an accident.