Delhi-Howrah Train Travel: Why Journeys Are Now Significantly Safer
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Kavach System Boosts Delhi-Howrah Rail Safety: High-Speed Trials Successful
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News18•18-02-2026, 19:14
Kavach System Boosts Delhi-Howrah Rail Safety: High-Speed Trials Successful
•North Central Railway successfully trialed the indigenous 'Kavach' automatic train protection system on the Dadri-Tundla section at 160 km/h.
•The trial, conducted with a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, confirmed 'Kavach's' effectiveness in speed control, braking, and preventing Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD).
•Key features like auto-whistling at crossings and performance during communication gaps were also successful, enhancing safety.
•The system prevents accidents due to human error and ensures safe, timely travel even in adverse weather conditions.
•This achievement marks a significant step towards making rail travel between Delhi and Howrah safer and faster, with further implementation planned nationwide.