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Indian Railways Activates Kavach on Prayagraj-Kanpur Route for 160 Kmph Speeds

Indian Railways has commissioned its indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the 190-kilometer Prayagraj-Kanpur section of the Delhi-Howrah corridor. The system is now operational on eight pairs of trains, including the Chauri Chaura Express, with plans to include Vande Bharat services gradually. Extensive trials, including test runs with WAP-7 locomotives and a 20-coach Vande Bharat train, were completed successfully over 20,000 kilometers. This deployment is a key step in the Mission Raftaar initiative to enhance safety and enable speeds of up to 160 kmph on busy routes.

Key Points: Kavach System Deployed on Prayagraj-Kanpur Route for Safer Railways

  • Kavach activated on 190 km Prayagraj-Kanpur route
  • Enables train speeds up to 160 kmph
  • System prevents accidents via automatic braking
  • Part of Make in India rail modernization
  • Deployed on over 1,450 route km nationwide
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Indian Railways deploys Kavach on 190 Km Prayagraj-Kanpur route, eyes 160 Kmph speed

Indian Railways commissions indigenous Kavach safety system on 190 km Prayagraj-Kanpur section, enabling speeds up to 160 kmph for safer train operations.

"a major step towards safer and faster train operations - Ministry of Railways"

New Delhi, March 23

Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the Prayagraj-Kanpur section of the busy Delhi-Howrah corridor, marking a major step towards safer and faster train operations, Ministry of Railways said on Monday.

The Kavach system was activated on the 190 route kilometre stretch between Prayagraj and Kanpur.

The system was implemented using Train No. 14163, while the General Manager also carried out a footplate inspection from Subedarganj to Manauri station to review its performance.

Senior railway officials, including divisional and headquarters officers, were present during the commissioning, which is seen as an important milestone in improving safety and enabling higher train speeds of up to 160 kmph on one of the country's busiest rail routes.

In the first phase, Kavach will be operational on eight pairs of trains, including services like the Chauri Chaura Express and several long-distance trains. More trains, including Vande Bharat services, will be gradually added in the coming months.

Before commissioning, Indian Railways carried out extensive trials to ensure the system's reliability.

These included test runs with WAP-7 locomotives hauling different configurations of LHB coaches, as well as trials with a 20-coach Vande Bharat train.

Passenger trials were also conducted successfully, with over 20,000 kilometres of runs completed without any issues.

Kavach is an indigenously developed safety system designed to prevent accidents caused by human error.

It can automatically apply brakes if a train passes a signal at danger and helps ensure safe train operations by continuously monitoring speed and signals.

The system is part of the government's broader push to modernise the rail network under the Make in India initiative.

So far, Kavach Version 4.0 has already been deployed on over 1,450 route kilometres, including key sections of the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors.

Indian Railways said it will continue expanding the system to more routes. In the next phase, Kavach will be introduced on the Ghaziabad-Tundla section as part of Mission Raftaar, which aims to increase train speeds and improve efficiency across the network.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great step for safety, but I hope the focus isn't only on speed. Our stations need better cleanliness and basic amenities too. Safety first, then comfort. Still, kudos to the engineers behind Kavach!
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Rohit P
Finally! Took a train on this route last month and the delays were terrible. If Kavach can help trains run at 160 kmph on schedule, it will be a game-changer. Make in India in action! 🚄
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Michael C
As someone who travels frequently between Delhi and Kolkata for work, this is very promising. The reliability of the system after 20,000 km of trials sounds impressive. Looking forward to experiencing it.
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Shreya B
Good to see Vande Bharat trains will also get Kavach. But what about the hundreds of ordinary passenger trains that most Indians use? Hope the rollout is equitable and not just for premium services.
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Karthik V
Automatic braking to prevent signal passing is a lifesaver. Human error causes so many accidents. This tech should have been a priority long ago, but better late than never. Jai Hind!

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