| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kavach 4.0, an indigenous railway safety system, commissioned on the Mathura-Kota section of the Delhi-Mumbai corridor. |
| Announcement Date | July 30, 2025 |
| Announced By | Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw |
| Safety Standard | Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL 4) - highest safety design level |
| Key Features | - Automatic speed monitoring and control - Ensures brake application in low visibility (e.g., fog) - Dashboard display for signal and speed info inside cabin |
| Nationwide Rollout Plan | To be completed within six years |
| Training Initiatives | - 30,000 personnel trained - MoUs with 17 AICTE-approved institutions to include Kavach in B.Tech curricula |
| Technology Components | - RFID tags every 1 km and at signals - Telecom towers with optical fiber connectivity - Integration with locomotive braking system |
| Testing & Approval | - Three years of testing in South Central Railway - Approved in May 2025 for speeds up to 160 kmph |
| Investment in Safety | Indian Railways spends ₹1 lakh crore annually on safety-related activities |
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