Indigenous Automatic Train Protection system to enhance safety, operational efficiency and reliability on key Delhi–Rewari and Shakurbasti–Bathinda corridors

Key Highlights

• Indian Railways has approved a ₹206 crore project to deploy Kavach Version 4.0 across 680 Route Kilometres (RKm) of Northern Railway.
• The project will cover the Rewari–Delhi and Shakurbasti–Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines in the Delhi Division.
• Kavach 4.0 is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD) incidents and train collisions.
• The technology enables automatic braking, supports safe train operations during dense fog and improves operational reliability.
• The project is part of Indian Railways’ nationwide expansion of technology-driven railway safety infrastructure.

Indian Railways Expands Kavach 4.0 Network with ₹206 Crore Safety Project in Northern Railway

New Delhi, July 10, 2026: Continuing its nationwide railway safety modernisation programme, Indian Railways has approved a ₹206 crore project for the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 680 Route Kilometres (RKm) of Northern Railway.

The project will introduce India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on the Rewari–Delhi and Shakurbasti–Bathinda sections, along with feeder branch lines under the Delhi Division, further strengthening railway safety on some of North India’s strategically important rail corridors.

Kavach 4.0 to Strengthen Railway Safety

Kavach Version 4.0 is India’s homegrown train protection technology developed to enhance operational safety by preventing Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD) incidents and reducing the risk of train collisions.

The advanced system continuously monitors train movements and can automatically apply brakes whenever required, ensuring safer train operations while allowing trains to operate at their maximum permissible speeds.

The technology also supports reliable railway operations during challenging weather conditions, including dense fog, a frequent operational challenge across Northern India.

Technology-Driven Modernisation

The newly approved project forms part of Indian Railways’ larger strategy to expand Kavach deployment across high-density and strategically important rail routes nationwide.

The implementation is expected to deliver:

• Enhanced passenger safety.
• Improved operational efficiency.
• Greater train reliability.
• Better punctuality.
• Faster and safer movement of passenger and freight trains.
• Stronger technology-driven railway operations.

The project reinforces Indian Railways’ ongoing investment in indigenous safety technologies as it modernises the country’s rail network.

Hospitality & Travel Tourism Impact

The deployment of Kavach 4.0 on key Northern Railway routes is expected to improve the overall travel experience by making rail journeys safer, more reliable and less prone to operational disruptions. Improved punctuality and dependable train services can enhance connectivity for both leisure and business travellers moving between Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

For the hospitality sector, stronger rail safety and operational efficiency support higher tourist confidence, encourage domestic travel and improve accessibility to popular destinations, hotels, heritage circuits and pilgrimage centres served by these routes. Enhanced freight movement also strengthens logistics for food, beverages and hospitality supply chains, contributing to more efficient tourism and hospitality operations.