Indian Railways Allocates ₹1,364 Crore for Safety and Signalling Upgrades
Indian Railways approves ₹1,364 crore for Kavach, signalling upgrade
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Indian Railways has approved projects totaling ₹1,364.45 crore to enhance safety and communication infrastructure. Key initiatives include installing Kavach technology on 232 locomotives and upgrading signalling systems across multiple divisions, aiming to modernize operations and improve safety.
- 01Indian Railways has sanctioned projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore.
- 02Kavach technology will be installed on 232 locomotives in Southern Railway at a cost of ₹208 crore.
- 03Three projects in Northern Railway will enhance communication infrastructure at a total cost of ₹400.86 crore.
- 04Two projects in South Central Railway will replace panel interlocking with electronic systems for ₹578.02 crore.
- 05The upgrades aim to improve safety, reliability, and capacity within Indian Railways.
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Indian Railways has approved a significant investment of ₹1,364.45 crore to enhance safety and communication infrastructure across its network. A major component of this initiative is the installation of Kavach technology, designed to prevent train collisions, on 232 locomotives in the Southern Railway, which will cost ₹208 crore. Additionally, the Northern Railway will see an investment of ₹400.86 crore for three projects aimed at strengthening communication infrastructure, including the provision of fibre cables in the Ambala, Delhi, and Lucknow divisions. Furthermore, the South Central Railway will receive ₹578.02 crore for upgrading signalling systems by replacing traditional panel interlocking with modern electronic interlocking systems. These projects are part of Indian Railways' broader modernization efforts, focusing on improving safety, reliability, and operational capacity across its extensive network.
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The upgrades will improve safety and reliability for passengers and freight services, potentially reducing delays and accidents.
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