Railways: Trains will now be even safer, as 'Kavach 4.0' has been launched on the Virar-Surat railway section...
KAVACH 4.0: There's great news for train passengers on the Mumbai-Vadodara route. Trains from Virar to Surat will now be even safer. Western Railway has launched the indigenous and state-of-the-art 'Kavach 4.0' system on this rail section, which will help prevent train collisions, signal violations, and accidents caused by human error. The system was formally inaugurated by flagging off the Sayaji Express. With this new technology, passengers are confident that their journey will now be safer than ever before.
Western Railway's Mumbai Division has implemented the 'Kavach 4.0' system across the entire 206-kilometer section from Virar to Surat. On this occasion, train number 20907 Sayaji Express was flagged off, formally inaugurating the Kavach system.
What is the Kavach System?
According to railway officials, Kavach is an indigenously developed technology in India, aimed at preventing train collisions, signal violations, and accidents caused by human error. Through this system, if the loco pilot makes a mistake, the system automatically applies the brakes and stops the train.
Which new system has Western Railway launched from Virar to Surat?
A. Raksha v3.0
B. Kavach v4.0
C. Suraksha v2.0
D. Sanrakshan v1.0
28 Stations and 28 Block Sections Covered
Under the Kavach system, a total of 28 stations and 28 block sections have been covered in the Virar-Surat section. In addition, S-Kavach equipment has been installed at 33 locations, which are directly connected to the signaling system. Furthermore, 64 RIU units have been installed in auto huts and operating centers.
Large-Scale Infrastructure Also Developed
The railway has also developed large-scale infrastructure for this project. This includes the erection of 33 towers, 40 meters high, and the laying of 412 kilometers of optical fiber cable in two separate routes to ensure uninterrupted communication. According to officials, the project was completed rapidly. Loco trials were completed in May 2025, and an Independent Safety Audit (ISA) was conducted in October 2025. After receiving the report in January 2026, approval was granted by the PCSTE (Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer), and the system was formally commissioned.
Kavach System is being installed from Virar to Vadodara.
This Virar-Surat section is part of a larger mission by Western Railway to install the Kavach system on a total of 344 kilometers of track from Virar to Vadodara. The railway claims that this will make train operations on the entire route safer, more controlled, and more reliable. Railway officials said that the Kavach system is a major step towards passenger safety and will significantly reduce the likelihood of train accidents.
Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from News18 Hindi. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.
