FIRST KAVACH-EQUIPPED LOCOMOTIVE FLAGGED OFF FROM DLS-VSKP
The first freight locomotive (WAG9HC) of East Coast Railway fitted with the indigenous KAVACH Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) was flagged off by Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair, Shri Lalit Bohra, at Diesel Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam (DLS/VSKP) today, on September 1, 2025 in august presence of Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer (Diesel) Shri MK Sahoo and other officials.
KAVACH is a cutting-edge system developed to prevent train collisions, offering real-time signal information directly to loco pilots within the cab. By exchanging data between station interlocking systems and locomotives through a secure wireless network, and utilizing track-installed RFID tags, KAVACH ensures precise positioning of locomotives.
Diesel Locoshed has received 123 KAVACH units for Phase 1 commissioning. For system testing, a dedicated “station kavach” and a 500-meter test track have been established by the Diesel Loco Shed.
The Kavach equipment, feature of Automatic protection against head-on collisions and signal-related accidents. It enables the Real-time information and interlocking for loco pilots, ensuring strict compliance with safety standards. The launch of KAVACH marks a significant stride in the Indian Railways’ commitment to operational safety and modernization.
K. Saandeep
के संदीप
Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager,
वरिष्ठ मंडल वाणिज्य प्रबंधक
