Kavach 4.0: Indigenous Automatic Train Protection System Expanded in Lucknow Division
23 September 2026
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Kavach 4.0: Indigenous Automatic Train Protection System Expanded in Lucknow Division
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Indian Railways has approved ₹252 crore for deploying Kavach Version 4.0 over 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway. The approval, announced on 19 September 2026, will cover identified remaining sections and strengthen train-safety infrastructure.
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Kavach 4.0, India's indigenous automatic train protection system, expanded to 607.7 km in Lucknow Division with ₹252 crore investment for enhanced railway safety and SPAD prevention.
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Kavach 4.0automatic train protectionrailway safety systemLucknow DivisionNorth Eastern Railwayindigenous signallingsignal passing dangerSPAD preventionrailway modernisationSIL-4 certification