Western Railway is advancing steadily in the installation of ‘KAVACH,’ an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) technology that significantly enhances train safety and operational efficiency.
Western Railway is advancing steadily in the installation of 'KAVACH,' an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) technology that significantly enhances train safety and operational efficiency. Developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO), KAVACH is designed to prevent train collisions, assist loco pilots in avoiding Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), and ensure continuous speed supervision. The system adheres to international standards, including CENELEC'S EN50126, 50128, 50129, and 50159 (SIL-4), and is built to accommodate speeds of up to 200 kmph.
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According to press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officers of Western Railway, KAVACH offers a range of crucial safety features. It ensures that trains operate within permissible speed limits and provides real-time speed supervision, helping loco pilots maintain control. The system also aids in preventing accidents by displaying signal aspects and continuous movement authority directly within the loco pilot's cab. Most importantly, it serves as a vital safeguard against potential train collisions, thereby improving overall safety on the network
Shri Vineet stated that, over Western Railway, currently the work of KAVACH is being undertaken on 789 kilometers, with 90 locos over Mumbai Central - Nagda section, including Vadodara-Ahmedabad section. As of now, WR has achieved significant progress, with loco trials successfully conducted for 503 km, out of the total 789 km and 73 out of 90 locomotives have already been equipped with the KAVACH system. This section is targeted to be completed by the end of the current financial year.
Shri Vineet further stated that, on the Vadodara-Ahmedabad section Automatic Signaling Section, which spans 96 km, loco trials have been successfully completed using Version 4.0 of the KAVACH system, and further trials are underway to address any remaining issues. Similarly, in the Virar-Surat-Vadodara section (Automatic Signaling Section) 336 km, trials have been completed on 234 km, and work is progressing on the remaining portion. In the Vadodara-Ratlam-Nagda section (Non Automatic Signaling Section) 303 km, loco trials have been completed over 173 km. Finally, on the Mumbai Central-Virar suburban section (Automatic Signaling Section), spanning 54 km, construction of tower and laying of Optical Fiber
