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A recent trial conducted to examine the efficiency of braking parameters of anti-train collision system Kavach in a semi-high speed engine at 160 kmph has showed promising results, as informed by the Agra Division of North Central Railway.
The trial started from Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh and was completed in Palwal, Haryana in the down line direction as per the schedule, and back from Palwal to Vrindavan. A semi-high speed engine, WAP-5, was fitted with the Kavach system and operated on the Palwal-Mathura section at 160 kmph on 19 January, 2024. The Division will repeat the trial on a locomotive with passenger coaches soon.
The Agra Division has developed a complete Kavach network on the 80-km stretch between Mathura (excluding the station) and Palwal. This involves the placement of RFID tags on railway tracks in station areas and other places, installation of stationary Kavach units at several places such as stations, as well as towers and antennas along the tracks.
The Kavach system, developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) can apply brakes automatically in case of an emergency. The Indian Railways is in the process of implementing this system across its network to enhance operational safety.
As semi-high speed trains such as Vande Bharat are being introduced which can run at 160 kmph, it is essential to test the efficiency of this system at speeds above 130 kmph. |
