Indian Railways approves ₹270 crore Kavach deployment on 631 route Km to boost rail safety
Indian Railways has approved the deployment of its indigenous automatic train protection system, Kavach, over 631 route kilometres (RKm) at an estimated cost of ₹270 crore, according to reports.
The project aims to strengthen railway safety infrastructure using home-grown technology designed to prevent train collisions and enhance operational efficiency across the network.
Kavach, developed as an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, is capable of automatically applying brakes if a train exceeds speed limits or fails to respond to signals, thereby reducing the risk of human error-related accidents.
The latest deployment will be implemented in the East Coast Railway zone as part of the ongoing national rollout of the safety system.
Officials said the expansion is part of Indian Railways’ broader strategy to modernise signalling and safety systems across high-density and high-speed corridors.
Kavach has already been deployed in phases across several key routes, and the new installation is expected to further enhance safety standards on busy passenger and freight lines.
The initiative reflects the Railways’ continued focus on adopting indigenous technologies to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency across the national rail network.
