DefenceTuesday, 24 March 2026·The Hindu
Kavach ATP commissioned on Prayagraj–Kanpur section to support 160 kmph rail operations
Indian Railways commissioned Kavach on the 190 route-km Prayagraj–Kanpur section, a key part of the Delhi–Howrah corridor.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 24 March 2026, Indian Railways commissioned the Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the 190 route-km Prayagraj–Kanpur section, enabling safer operations on a key part of the Delhi–Howrah High-Density Corridor.
Key specifics
- Kavach is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed under the Make in India initiative.
- The commissioned stretch is 190 route kilometres between Prayagraj and Kanpur.
- The system is designed to support train speeds up to 160 kmph under Mission Raftaar.
- It prevents Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and applies automatic braking in case of human error.
- Over 20,000 kilometres of passenger trial runs were completed before commissioning.
Exam lens
Defence/transport technology, 24 March 2026, Kavach, 190 route-km, 160 kmph, SPAD — TNPSC may ask the full form, corridor and safety features.