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South Central Railway Successfully Deploys Kavach 4.0 Field Trials

April 5, 2026 at 01:34 PMBy AlphaScalaSource: thehindubusinessline.com
South Central Railway Successfully Deploys Kavach 4.0 Field Trials

South Central Railway has successfully completed field trials for the Kavach 4.0 safety system across 487 route kilometers, exceeding initial performance goals.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has officially concluded successful field trials for the rollout of Kavach 4.0, the latest iteration of India’s indigenous automatic train protection system. The deployment, which spanned 487 route kilometers, exceeded established performance targets set for the project.

This upgrade is part of a broader initiative to modernize signaling infrastructure and bolster passenger safety across the rail network. By integrating Kavach 4.0, the railway aims to mitigate the risk of collisions and improve operational reliability through real-time monitoring and automated braking capabilities. The completion of these trials marks a significant milestone in the national effort to standardize advanced safety protocols across high-density corridors.