Armor anti-collision system

18.04.2024

Armor anti-collision system

Why in the news?                                                                                                                                                 

Recently the steps taken by the Railways to introduce an armor-anti-collision system have been appreciated by the Supreme Court.

Important points:

• The hearing was based on a petition filed days after the accident of Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express
• The hearing was based on a petition filed days after the accident involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train, near Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha's Balasore district in June 2023.

About armor anti-collision system:

• Kavach is an automatic train protection (ATP) system indigenously developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry.
• It was developed in 2002 by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with three Indian vendors.
• According to Indian Railways it is a cost effective Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certified technology.
• It uses high frequency radio communications and works on the principle of continuous updating of movement to prevent collisions.
• Its main objective is to prevent trains from passing through a red signal (which is a danger signal) and to avoid collisions.

Main features of the armor:

• This movement works on the principle of continuous updating of authority.
• It actively uses SOS to prevent any type of mishaps and accidents.
• It automatically activates the train's braking system if the driver fails to control the train as per the speed restrictions.
• It also helps in train operations during adverse weather conditions like dense fog.

                                                         Source: The Hindu