Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the working of ‘Kavach’ set up by his ministry in the trains as components of north India witness thick haze. Highlighting the system’s capability to run in tough climate condition, he claimed that the pilots do not need to look outside for a signal. “Dense fog outside. Kavach shows the signal right inside the cab. The pilot doesn’t have to look outside for signal,” Vaishnaw uploaded on X.
According to the Ministry of Railways, the Kavach is Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system which has actually been established indigenously. The ATP system is an extremely innovation extensive system which needs security qualification of the greatest order.
The Role Of ‘Kavach’ In Trains
“Kavach aids the Loco Pilot in running of train within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also helps the trains to run safely during inclement weather,” the launch provided by Railways Ministry read.
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The very first area tests on the traveler trains began in February 2016, the launch read, including that 3 companies were accepted in 2018-19, for supply of Kavach variation 3.2, based upon the experience obtained and the Independent Safety Assessment of the system by Independent Safety Assessor (ISA).
The following stage of Kavach execution is being intended as the job for gearing up 10,000 Locomotives has actually been settled. 69 loco sheds have actually been planned for gearing up with Kavach, the launch read, including that 3 OEMs are accepted for supply of Kavach System presently.
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To rise capability and range of execution, tests and authorization of even more OEMs go to various phases, the launch claimed. By currently greater than 9000 professionals, drivers and designers have actually been educated on Kavach innovation.
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“The cost for the provision of Track Side including Station equipment of Kavach is approximately Rs. 50 Lakhs/Km and cost for the provision of Kavach equipment on locomotives is approximately Rs. 80 Lakh/Loco,” the Ministry ofRailways
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The functions thus far isKavach 1547Rs Crores allowance of funds throughout the year 2024-25 isThe 1112.57Rs Crores funds are offered according to the development of jobs.Requisite
