11 May 2026
KAVACH installed on 5,000 route km of Indian Railways
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Summary
Indian Railways completed KAVACH (indigenous Automatic Train Protection) deployment on 5,000 route km, mainly Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors. Prevents collisions and signal violations. Target: 35,000 km by 2027.
Why it matters
RRB/UPSC GS-3 (S&T, Safety). Connect with Indian Railways Safety, train accidents reduction, RDSO Lucknow's indigenous tech. CRITICAL for RRB GA.