New Delhi (Metro Rail News): To streamline the safety of passengers the Indian Railways has taken a critical step by awarding a Rs 2,041.04 crore contract to Kernex Micro Systems (India) for the deployment of the Kavach System across the railway network.
The Contract Details:
The contract for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2,500 sets of onboard Kavach equipment (anti-collision system) was awarded by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), a key manufacturing unit of Indian Railways situated in Chittaranjan, West Bengal.
Under the contract, Kernex Micro Systems is tasked with completing the installation and testing of the equipment within a 12-month period.
Kavach – An Initiative By Indian Railways to Strengthen Passenger Safety
Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. The Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) developed this system in collaboration with Indian companies
In the beginning, this system was known as the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), later in July 2020, the Ministry of Railways adopted Kavach as the national ATP system.
The Kavach system is engineered to prevent train collisions and enhance operational safety on Indian Railways. This system continuously monitors train speed and automatically applies brakes if the loco pilot fails to respond, thereby preventing potential collisions. The system also enhances safety during challenging weather conditions, such as fog and heavy rain, ensuring reliable train operations in adverse environments.
About Kernex Micro Systems
Since 1999, Kernex Microsystems has been involved in the development of railway safety systems, including anti-collision devices (ACDs) and other safety technologies for Indian Railways. Kernex Microsystems boasts a production capacity of 100 Kavach units per month, with the ability to scale up to 250 units per month as required.
