Kavach: Indian Railways is aiming for zero train accidents with this Indigenous System

Zero Accidents in Indian Railways: The Railway Ministry is committed to provide safe, accident-free and high-speed train journeys across the country. Thus, a state-of-the-art electronic system- Kavach has been designed to help the Indian Railways network achieve zero accidents. The Kavach is an indigenous ATP system of Safety Integrity Level – 4 standards, developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with the Indian industry as well as trials facilitated by the South Central Railway zone. According to the national transporter, the system is meant to provide protection by preventing trains to pass the signal at Danger (Red) and avoid collision.