SOLAPUR (Metro Rail News): The Solapur division of Central Railway has commissioned the indigenous standard KAVACH system for the first time. It has been deployed across the 149.476-kilometre Solapur–Wadi section. Kavach is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents collisions and controls overspeeding through real-time monitoring, enabling faster train operations.
KAVACH uses RFID-based track identification and continuous communication between locomotives and infrastructure.1,234 RFID tags were installed and programmed in Solapur across all route sections to enable precise train location tracking. KAVACH was commissioned at Solapur division on 9 July 2026 by the Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) team. This was the first standard Kavach commissioning in Solapur division.
How KAVACH works: Mechanics of India’s indigenous protection system
KAVACH continuously tracks train movements using RFID tags on tracks, radio communication between locomotives, stations, and control centers, and by analysing real-time data on signals, speed, and track occupancy. Additionally, it reduces human error. Kavach also has an SOS system that allows immediate emergency communication in case of any danger. Further, it is indigenous and cost-effective too.
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This will be a major boost to railway safety and operational excellence in Solapur division. This development highlights the Government of India’s vision for a safer, smarter, and self-reliant railway network under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative through modernisation and technological innovation.
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