The South Central Railway has exceeded the Railway Board’s target by completing Kavach field trials for 487 route kilometers during 2025-26. Kavach, a safety system developed locally, aims to prevent accidents caused by human error. It functions by automatically applying brakes if a train passes a signal at danger and ensures safe operations by monitoring speed and signals continuously.
The SCR has prioritized safety enhancement measures, leading to the successful installation of Kavach 4.0 across its network in the last financial year. By surpassing the target set by the Railway Board, the Zone has completed field trials for 487 route kilometers. Meticulous planning and effective implementation have been credited for this significant accomplishment.
In addition to Kavach, the SCR has also commissioned Automatic Block Signalling to increase section capacity. The Zone has completed ABS installation for 479 route kilometers, surpassing the target of 357 Rkms during the previous financial year. Automatic Block Signalling allows trains to follow each other safely in the same direction, reducing costs and improving section capacity and train speed.
Field trials for Kavach 4.0 installation were conducted in various sections, including Kazipet – Peddampet, Malkajgiri – Kamareddi, Charlapalli – Raghunathpalli, Guntakal – Raichur, and Mudkhed – Parbhani. Loco Kavach trials were also successfully implemented in these sections. The SCR has further commissioned Automatic Block Signalling in different sections to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager of SCR, has praised the officials for their exceptional contributions in achieving record commissioning of Automatic Block Signalling and Kavach field trials. He emphasized that safety measures like Kavach and ABS will be a top priority in the current financial year to further strengthen safety across the network.
