The Ministry of Railways is set to accelerate the deployment of its indigenous anti-collision system, 'Kavach 4.0.' The plan involves issuing tenders to install this system in 20,000 engines this year. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the development of the Kavach system is progressing systematically across the country. The work for making 'Kavach 4.0' operational in all geographical conditions was completed on July 17.
Currently, the Railways has ordered the installation of Kavach in 10,000 locomotives. The Railway Minister mentioned that the Railways is preparing to implement the Kavach system on a large scale, and routes where Kavach has already been installed are being upgraded to 'Kavach 4.0.'
Kavach Will Operate in All Conditions
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained that the Kavach system has been developed using indigenous technology and resources. The 4.0 version was completed on July 17 of this year. It is capable of operating effectively in all types of geographical conditions, including forests, mountains, and water bodies.
Why Do Accidents Happen?
The Railway Minister identified three major causes of train accidents: track defects, driver errors, and occasional obstructions on the tracks. The Kavach system is designed to eliminate the risk of accidents caused by driver errors.
Kavach Implementation on 3,000 Km of Tracks
The work to install Kavach on approximately 3,000 km of tracks on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes is underway, and it is expected to be completed within this financial year. Additionally, tenders have been issued for automated signals on the 3,300 km routes from Delhi to Chennai and Mumbai to Chennai.
What is the Kavach System?
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. It was developed by the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry. Kavach is an advanced electronic system with Safety Level-4 standards. Its primary purpose is to prevent trains from crossing danger signals (red) and to avoid collisions. If the train driver fails to control the train, the system automatically activates the train's braking system to prevent collisions between two locomotives.
Important Exam Questions
Q.1. What type of system is 'Kavach 4.0'?
a) Train Monitoring System
b) Automatic Train Protection System
c) Train Speed Control System
Answer: b) Automatic Train Protection System
Q.2. What is the target year for deploying 'Kavach 4.0'?
a) 2025
b) 2024
c) 2023
Answer: c) 2023
Q.3. What is the primary objective of 'Kavach 4.0'?
a) To increase train speed
b) To provide safety while crossing signals
c) To control the speed of trains
Answer: b) To provide safety while crossing signals
Q.4. Which organization developed 'Kavach 4.0'?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO)
Answer: c) Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO)
Q.5. In which country was 'Kavach 4.0' developed?
a) India
b) Japan
c) USA
Answer: a) India
