Railway Authorities Assess Progress of ‘Kavach’ Safety Training

Rapid Summary

• Railway Board Member (Infrastructure) Naveen Gulati reviewed the progress of training initiatives related to signal and telecommunication activities.
• The training also includes implementation of ‘Kavach,’ an indigenous automatic train protection system.
• Gulati addressed signal and telecommunication zonal railway officers undergoing training at IRISET, emphasizing the need for faster rollout of ‘Kavach.’
• He inspected the training equipment at the Kavach Laboratory and developments by IRISET & Center of Excellence.
• A review meeting on zonal works was held with SCR GM sanjay Kumar Srivastava, IRISET Director Sharad Kumar Srivastava, Railway Board Addl Member (signal) Vijaylaxmi Kaushik, and Principal Executive Director (S&T)/Growth Saurabh Bandopadhyaya.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The focused approach on upskilling railway personnel and implementing modernized systems like ‘Kavach’ signifies India’s commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency in train operations. Given that Kavach is an indigenous technology, its triumphant rollout could reduce dependence on foreign systems while fostering innovation within Indian Railways. Additionally, collaborations between key officials from various rail zones highlight efforts toward integrated development across regions-a vital move for ensuring uniformity in technological adoption across India’s extensive railway network.

For further details: Published – August 01,2025 12:34 am IST.