Automatic Train Protection

September 20, 2026 11:48 AM

Indian Railways approves ₹252 crore for Kavach 4.0 on 607.7 route km of Lucknow Division

Indian Railways has approved ₹252 crore for the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway. The project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage to the identified remaining sections of the division, further strengthening safety infrastructure for train operations. Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to enhance operational safety and support safer train movement. The system helps prev...

March 27, 2026 2:10 PM

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of Kavach implementation

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the progress of Kavach, the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system of Indian Railways, with a focus on accelerating its nationwide deployment and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technologies. The review meeting highlighted key technological upgrades aimed at strengthening the safety and reliability of train operations. Technological Boost to Kavach System Indian Railways has introduced sever...

March 11, 2026 9:37 PM

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 1,452 km of key rail routes; safety spending on Indian Railways triples

Indian Railways has successfully commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, across 1,452 route kilometres on the high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The development marks a significant milestone in strengthening railway safety and modernising train operations on some of the country’s busiest routes. Indigenous safety technology Kavach is ...