In a major step towards enhancing rail safety, Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the latest version of its indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System, Kavach 4.0, on the critical Mathura–Kota section of the Delhi–Mumbai route. This development marks a significant milestone in the deployment of advanced safety technologies across high-density corridors in the country.
The Kavach 4.0 system has been designed to prevent collisions between trains by automatically applying brakes in case of signal violations or potential head-on collisions. Developed by Indian Railways in collaboration with industry partners, this cutting-edge technology forms a core part of the national strategy to improve operational safety and reliability on key routes.
The Mathura–Kota stretch is a vital part of the Golden Quadrilateral and one of the busiest railway sections, carrying both high-speed passenger and heavy freight traffic. With the implementation of Kavach 4.0, this corridor now benefits from real-time train location monitoring, automatic braking systems, and secure communication protocols between locomotives and signaling infrastructure.
Officials from the Railway Board have highlighted that Kavach 4.0 brings notable improvements over its previous versions, including faster response times, enhanced fail-safe mechanisms, and broader compatibility with modern locomotives and signalling systems.
The deployment aligns with Indian Railways’ long-term goal to install Kavach on over 35,000 km of railway network by 2030, significantly boosting safety standards and reducing dependency on human intervention.
With this latest commissioning, Indian Railways continues to reinforce its commitment to leveraging indigenous technology to safeguard passengers, improve efficiency, and modernize the country’s vast rail network.