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Indian Railways — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kavach?

Kavach is Indian Railways' indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. It automatically applies brakes if a driver fails to act on a signal or speed restriction, and is being rolled out across high-density routes.

What are Vande Bharat trains?

Vande Bharat Express is India's indigenously built semi-high-speed EMU train, manufactured at ICF Chennai, operating at up to 160 km/h. Sleeper variants and a broader production programme of 200 more trainsets are under way.

What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?

A station redevelopment programme covering more than 1,300 railway stations across India, upgrading passenger amenities, accessibility and station buildings in phases.

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RailTel Bags Kavach Contract Worth Rs.264 Cr from East Central Railway 

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RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has secured a major contract worth Rs 264 crore from East Central Railway for implementing the Kavach system across...

Railway Minister Lays Foundation Stone for Karpoorigram Station Redevelopment in Bihar

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BIHAR (Metro Rail News): In a move to provide the nation with a reliable and modern infrastructure, Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the...

Northeast Frontier Railway Floats ₹353 Cr EPC Tender for Kamarpara–Hilli Broad Gauge Line

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Northeast Frontier Railway has issued bids for Civil Engineering Works, Electrification Works, and Signalling Works for a new single Broad Gauge (BG) railway line...

West Central Railway Floats Tender for Track Work at 3 Stations in Bhopal Division

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As part of its ongoing capacity augmentation and infrastructure upgradation initiatives, West Central Railway has invited tenders for the execution of track works at...

South Central Railway Issues Bids for Upgrading Traction System on Ongole-Gudur Section

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South Central Railway has issued bids for the upgradation of the electrical system on the Ongole - Gudur Section of the Vijayawada Division. The...

South Eastern Railway Issued Bids for Upgrading Electrical System on Kharagpur-Tatanagar Section

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South Eastern Railway has issued bids for upgrading the electric traction system for the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section of the Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway.  Tender...
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