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flag India expands its Kavach train safety system to 472 km in one day, covering 1,306 km total.

flag On January 30, 2026, Indian Railways expanded its indigenous Kavach Version 4.0 automatic train protection system to 472.3 route kilometres across three key sections—Vadodara–Virar, Tuglakabad–Palwal, and Manpur–Sarmatanr—marking the largest single-day and monthly rollout to date. flag This brings total Kavach coverage to 1,306.3 route kilometres across five zones, enhancing safety on high-density corridors like the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah routes. flag The system, which uses GPS and radio communication to prevent collisions and signal violations, automatically applies brakes and supports emergency alerts. flag The first Kavach-equipped train, the Sasaram Intercity Express, successfully completed a head-on collision test. flag Over 360 locomotives are now fitted, with ongoing work to extend coverage to 4,235 route kilometres, including upgrades to 160 kmph speeds.

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