India's Railway Safety Revolution: The Kavach ATP System
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Kavach Implementation | Nationwide rollout of Kavach ATP system across Indian Railways within 6 years. |
| Safety Certification | Kavach has Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification for high reliability. |
| Budget Allocation | ₹2.65 lakh crore allocated for railways in FY 2025-26 for safety and upgrades. |
| Technology Upgrades | Kavach 4.0, approved in July 2024, offers enhanced location accuracy and signal information. |
| Manufacturers | Produced by Medha Servo Drives, HBL Power Systems, and Kernex Microsystems. |
| Deployment Partners | RailTel and Quadrant FutureTek responsible for technology cleared by RDSO in September 2024. |
| Functionality | Automatically applies brakes to prevent collisions if speed limits are exceeded or signals are passed at danger. |
| Location | Entire Indian Railway network. |
| Launch Timeline | Full deployment planned within 6 years. |