SCR GM Inspects Working of Kavach Version System

Hyderabad: SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain inspected the working of the Kavach Version 3.2 system by travelling in Tungabhadra Express between Secunderabad and Umdanagar Section on Sunday. He was accompanied by Saurabh Bandopadhyaya, Principal Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer, SCR; Lokesh Vishnoi, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad Division; VNM Rao Chief Signal and Telecom Engineer/Projects/Secunderabad and other senior officials. During the inspection, General Manager examined the functioning of various aspects such as Kavach Towers, track side equipment and signalling system.

The Kavach (version 3.2) has been brought into commercial operation after successful trials in the sections of Nagarsol–Mudkhed–Secunderabad–Dhone–Guntakal and Bidar–Parli Vaijnath–Parbhani Sections (1200km route) of South Central Railway. The Kavach system aids the loco pilot in train running within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also helps the train safely run during inclement weather.

Speaking on the occasion, Arun Kumar Jain has detailed that the Kavach System has been certified for the highest level of Safety Integrity Level – (SIL4) by Independent Safety Assessor to avert trains collision in block sections and on running lines at stations. He stated that the operationalisation of Kavach also reduces the incidents of Signal Passing at Danger thereby ensuring safety of train operations. He informed that the zone is also planning to upgrade the Kavach version to 4.0 in the near future.

The General Manager also inspected Umdanagar Railway station and reviewed the passenger amenities, circulating area etc. He also inspected the safety related installations for Kavach system. He discussed the development plans for the Umdanagar Railway station keeping in view of future needs and demands.