Indian Railways Allocates ₹223 Crore for Kavach 4.0 to Enhance Safety During Adverse Weather
Indian Railways Allocates ₹223 Crore for Kavach 4.0 to Enhance Safety During Adverse Weather
IN · Published Sep 29, 2026
• Indian Railways has approved a ₹223 crore investment to deploy the Kavach 4.0 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across 614 route kilometres.
• This indigenous technology, developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), aims to improve operational safety and reduce human error.

Impact & Risks

The deployment of Kavach 4.0 is expected to significantly improve passenger safety and operational reliability, particularly during low-visibility weather conditions like fog and rain. It will minimise risks associated with Signal Passed At Danger (SPAD) incidents and ensure smoother train schedules. However, passengers may experience minor delays during the installation and testing phases, as technical blocks and speed restrictions are implemented. These disruptions will be carefully managed during lean traffic hours to minimise inconvenience.

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