When will the Kavach system be fully operational on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes?

Officials are hopeful that the Kavach system will be operational by 2026.

What is the Kavach system and why is it important for Indian Railways?

Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system designed to enhance safety by automatically applying brakes.

What progress has been made on the Kavach installation by December 2025?

About 25% of the Kavach work has been commissioned, with crucial components installed on remaining routes.

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Kavach System: Indian Railways Misses Deadline Again

27 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Automatic train protection system Kavach installation missed its December 2025 deadline.
Officials hope to operationalize the Kavach system by 2026.
Significant progress reported, with 25% of work commissioned and components installed.

Kavach System: Indian Railways Misses Deadline Again

The Railway Ministry has failed to meet the December 2025 deadline for installing the Kavach automatic train protection system on the New Delhi-Mumbai and New Delhi-Howrah routes. Despite this setback, officials remain hopeful that the system will become operational by 2026. Significant progress has been made, with approximately 25% of the work commissioned and vital components installed on the remaining sections.

This advanced safety system, Kavach, is designed to assist loco pilots by automatically engaging brakes if train speed limits are exceeded. The Railway Minister previously indicated a March 2025 completion, later extended to December 2025. As of November 1, 2025, 738 Route km on the Delhi-Mumbai route and 105 Rkm on the Delhi-Howrah route had Kavach Version 4.0 commissioned.