BIHAR (Metro Rail News): The East Central Railway (ECR) recently tested Kavach on two crucial routes, Barauni-Samastipur and Barauni-Begusarai. The automatic train protection system stopped the train at a safe distance with two locomotives coming towards the same track. This Kavach named Manak Kavach (SIL) was installed by RailTel under the Ministry of Railways.

As per the chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of Eastern Central Railway, Saraswati Chandra, the trail was conducted on the 65-km Barauni-Samastipur, Barauni-Begusarai sections and was overseen by the GM of ECR Dimpy Garg and other senior Railway officers.

Kavach to strengthen the security mechanism of Eastern Railways

This test highlights a key move towards the improvement and security of The East Central Railways where Kavach is actively being tested and installed to secure crucial routes and maintain safety. 

According to the CPRO, when the automatic train safety system detects a potential collision, it will automatically apply brakes to minimise accidents. It is also made to intervene or alert loco pilots when prescribed safety rules are not being followed. Chandra said trials showcased Kavach’s capability in strengthening operational safety.

Its adoption on crucial routes is part of the Indian Railway’s efforts to improve the security mechanism and make travelling a safe experience for passengers.

Eastern Railways deploying Kavach on other sections

“The latest trial is expected to provide further impetus to the deployment of kavach across across critical sections of the ECR network like the DDU-Patna-Jhajha mainline route and DDU-Gaya-Dhanbad Grand Chord (GC) section of the ECR,” said by Mr. Chandra.  He also mentioned that a train of goods providentially passed through Neora-Sekhpura-Kiul section on Thursday, easing traffic pressure on the Danapur to Jhanja mainline route.

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