Central Railway completes loco trials of KAVACH anti-collision system in Mumbai division

KAVACH is designed to enhance operational safety by preventing collisions and reducing the risk of signal passing at danger. The system automatically applies brakes if a train crew fails to act while approaching a red signal. It also offers features such as speed regulation at restrictions, auto-whistling at level crossings, onboard display of signal aspects, and an SOS function in emergencies.

“Successful completion of trials in the Mumbai division is a major step towards implementing KAVACH across our entire network,” said Dharam Veer Meena, General Manager, Central Railway. “The system will significantly improve safety by preventing collisions and ensuring timely action during emergencies.”

So far, stationary KAVACH systems have been installed at selected stations across all divisions, with the fitment of onboard equipment underway in locomotives at the Bhusawal and Kalyan sheds. An integrated KAVACH control centre has also been commissioned at Bhusawal.

Training and competency-building are a major part of the rollout, with around 3,000 Central Railway officers and staff trained in installation and operations.

The Railways has sanctioned the provision of KAVACH in 730 locomotives of the Central Railway in the first phase. Once the rollout is complete, officials said, all locomotives on the network will eventually be equipped with the system.

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