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Indigenous Kavach Technology Installed in Kharagpur Shed for Railway Safety
- •The Kavach system automatically applies train brakes if a driver ignores a danger signal or speed limit.
- •Kharagpur Electric Loco Shed pioneered the installation of Kavach technology in general electric train engines.
- •A total of 10 engines have been successfully equipped with Kavach and deployed on tracks between July and October.
- •Real-time signal status on digital screens ensures passenger safety during dense fog or inclement weather.
- •RFID tags installed in freight train engines allow instant tracking from the control room to boost efficiency.
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The 'Kavach' system acts as an automated safety shield that immediately applies the brakes if a driver ignores a danger or red signal, or if the train's speed increases excessively. It also displays signal status in real-time on a digital screen inside the driver's cabin to prevent accidents during poor weather conditions like dense fog.
Between July 25 and October 1, a total of 10 engines were successfully equipped with the Kavach technology and put on the tracks at the Kharagpur Electric Loco Shed. Additionally, equipment installation has been completed in two more engines awaiting inauguration, with work actively progressing on another two.
Special Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags have been installed in freight train engines to enable instant tracking of their exact locations on the railway network directly from the control room. These tags have already been successfully fitted onto two engines, with work underway on three additional engines to enhance operational efficiency.
