Quadrant Future Tek Limited has secured a significant work order worth Rs. 155.93 crore from RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. The contract consists of supplying, installing, and commissioning of Kavach systems across 502.2 RKM and 71 stations of the East Central Railway, improving train safety and operational efficiency.
Key Highlights of the Project:
- Objective: To deploy the Indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), also known as Kavach, which enhances train safety, prevents signal passing at danger (SPAD), and ensures speed regulation.
- Order Value: Rs. 155.93 crore
- Scope of work:
- Supply, installation, and commissioning of Kavach
- Coverage: 502.2 Route Kilometers (RKM)
- 71 railway stations across East Central Railway
Kavach:
Kavach is a next-generation railway safety system designed to prevent collisions, reduce human error, and optimize train operations. By securing this project, QFTL reaffirms its role as a leader in railway safety solutions, supporting the government’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance in railway technology).
Project Significance:
This contract marks a major step in the modernization of railway safety systems under the Indian Railways’ ambitious Kavach initiative. The technology helps avoid collisions by automatically applying brakes, making rail operations safer, especially in high-density routes like East Central Railway.
Conclusion:
This order reaffirms Quadrant Future Tek’s growing role in India’s rail safety modernization. By implementing Kavach across vital routes of East Central Railway, the company contributes to Indian Railways’ mission to deploy world-class, indigenous technology and significantly reduce the risk of train collisions.
Source: Quadrant – Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Quadrant
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