Rail Safety Gets a Boost: India's Kavach System Rides the Rails to Global Attention The introduction of advanced train protection systems has been a long time coming for Indian Railways. The recent rollout of Kavach 4.
0 across key high density routes marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to modernize its railway network. One of the most striking aspects of Kavach is its cost effectiveness.
According to experts, Indian Railways' estimate of Rs 50 lakh per kilometre for rollout costs is significantly lower than comparable systems like ETCS 2.