Indian Railways Speeds Up: Fewer Signals, Kavach for 160 Kmph Travel

• Indian Railways is modernizing to enable 160 kmph travel by reducing trackside signals and implementing Kavach.
• Signal spacing will double from 1 km to 2 km to allow longer braking distances for high-speed trains, enhancing safety.
• Cab signalling will replace traditional trackside signals, displaying signal aspects inside the locomotive cockpit for better visibility in all conditions.
• Kavach, India's ATP system, uses on-board units, station servers, and RFID tags to prevent collisions and optimize train spacing.
• The Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors are priority routes for Kavach rollout, with significant progress made towards 160 kmph operations.