From The Economic Times · · 50s
Kavach Stops Shatabdi at 160 Kmph
Kavach system automatically halted Shatabdi train 30m before red signal at 160 kmph without driver braking.
In brief
Kavach system automatically halted Shatabdi train 30m before red signal at 160 kmph without driver braking. Indian Railways' Kavach safety system successfully stopped a Shatabdi train at 160 kmph without driver intervention after missing a red signal. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Kavach System Activation
On January 19, a WAP-5 locomotive ran at 160 kmph on Palwal-Mathura section.
Driver Notified
Driver was told not to apply brakes after spotting red signal ahead.
Kavach Stops Train
Kavach activated automatically and stopped train 30 metres before danger without driver braking.
Trial Conditions
This 125-km Delhi-Agra corridor is the only section in India where trains run at 160 kmph.
Next Steps
Next step is to repeat trial with full passenger coaches attached to locomotive.
Kavach System
Kavach is an anti-train collision system developed by RDSO that applies brakes automatically.
The essence
Indian Railways' Kavach safety system successfully stopped a Shatabdi train at 160 kmph without driver intervention after missing a red signal.