HBL Engineering Limited and Shivakriti Consortium have secured a Rs. 410.42 crore contract from the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway for the supply and installation of way-side Kavach on the Ahmedabad-Palanpur and Ahmedabad-Samakhiyali sections. Covering 402 km, the project is set to enhance railway safety and is expected to be completed within 730 days.
Project Overview:
Kavach, an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed indigenously by HBL for Indian Railways, is designed to prevent collisions, enhance train protection, and ensure operational safety. The system employs advanced real-time situational awareness and algorithms to predict and mitigate potential hazards.
Key Features of Kavach:
- On-board display of signal aspects.
- Enforcement of temporary and permanent speed restrictions.
- Prevention of Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD).
- Train integrity monitoring.
Safety and Cost Efficiency:
Certified to SIL4 standards by European auditors, Kavach offers robust safety features while significantly reducing costs compared to international technologies like ERTMS. This makes it ideal for deployment on marginal or unproven lines where cost constraints are critical.
Importance for Indian Railways:
This deployment reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to enhancing safety and operational efficiency on its heavily congested network. Kavach enables running more trains at higher speeds while preventing accidents, boosting capacity utilization, and supporting sustainable rail operations.
Conclusion:
This significant contract marks a major step in bolstering train safety using Kavach technology. With HBL Engineering and Shivakriti Consortium at the helm, the Ahmedabad Division will witness enhanced rail safety across 402 km. The project aligns with Indian Railways’ vision of implementing advanced safety measures across critical corridors within a defined timeframe.
Source: HBL – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Southern Railway
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