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Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the advanced Kavach 4.0 system on 2,490 route kilometers along the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors.
Consequential train accidents have dropped dramatically by 88%, from 135 in 2014-15 to just 16 in 2025-26.
Major infrastructure upgrades include the elimination of all unmanned level crossings on broad gauge and the extensive rollout of LHB coaches.
An indigenously developed, SIL-4 certified system that prevents train collisions by automatically applying brakes if the loco pilot fails to adhere to speed limits or ignores a red signal. Version 4.0 introduces improved location accuracy and direct interfaces with existing Electronic Interlocking Systems.
The R&D organization under the Ministry of Railways that developed and approved the specifications for Kavach.
Statutory body responsible for investigating serious railway accidents and overseeing safety clearances.
Allows Indian Railways to plan integrated maintenance, repair, and asset replacement up to 52 weeks in advance on a rolling basis.
GS Paper 3 > Infrastructure > Railways
According to the Indian Railways (2019-2020), which state has the largest railway track in India?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. 2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
A computer-based system that controls railway points and signals centrally, significantly reducing accidents caused by human failure.
Linke Hofmann Busch coaches are modern passenger carriages that offer better riding comfort, higher speed potential, and superior anti-climbing safety features during collisions.