Indian Railways’ Kavach system is back in the news! The Supreme Court has recently sought detailed information from the Centre regarding the protective measures already in place or proposed to be implemented to prevent train accidents in India, a PTI report said. The focus is on the effectiveness of the ‘Kavach’ automatic train protection system. This development arises in response to a petition addressing safety concerns in the country’s railways.
Immediate Need for ‘Kavach’ System Installation
According to the report, the petition refers to train accidents over the past three decades, expressing dissatisfaction with the authorities’ slow response in developing safety mechanisms.
