Railways Misses Kavach Deadline Again, Targets 2026 for Delhi-Mumbai-Kolkata Routes

• Railways missed the December 2025 deadline for Kavach rollout on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata routes, now aiming for 2026.
• Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that helps loco pilots maintain speed and applies brakes automatically.
• 25% of the Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata routes are commissioned, with major components installed on the remaining 75%.
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 Rkm, with extensive infrastructure installed across corridors.
• Challenges include limited approved vendors; Railways hopes to increase companies from 5+ to over 20 by 2026 to expedite deployment.

Why It Matters: Despite missed deadlines, Railways pushes for Kavach rollout on key routes by 2026, enhancing safety.