RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a distinguished Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the aegis of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, stands as one of the nation’s premier neutral telecom infrastructure providers.
The Railway Ministry’s esteemed public sector undertaking, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., has been awarded the prestigious Kavach tender for 71 stations spanning a 502-kilometre route across the Danapur and Sonpur divisions of the East Central Railway, according to an official company statement issued on Saturday.
“This remarkable achievement underscores RailTel’s unwavering commitment to bolstering railway safety and operational excellence through cutting-edge technology. The Kavach tender, valued at approximately ₹288 crore, ranks among RailTel’s most significant signalling projects. The implementation of this sophisticated system will not only fortify safety measures but also elevate the overall operational efficiency of the East Central Railway,” the statement affirmed.
Kavach, an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, is designed to avert train collisions by autonomously engaging the brakes should loco pilots fail to act in time. This pioneering technology plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of trains, preventing red signal overshoots and potential collisions.
As per RailTel, this state-of-the-art technology will be deployed extensively across the East Central Railway, safeguarding an expansive railway network and enhancing the safety of millions of passengers.
“We are elated to have been entrusted with the implementation of the Kavach Project in the East Central Railway,” stated RailTel’s Chairman and Managing Director, Sanjai Kumar.
“The Kavach system represents a monumental advancement in railway safety, and we are resolute in our commitment to executing this project with the utmost precision and efficiency. Securing this tender is a testament to RailTel’s expertise and dedication to pioneering innovation in the railway sector,” he added.
At 10:15 AM on February 24, 2025, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd shares traded at ₹311.85, up 2.08% per share on the NSE.
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Published on: Feb 24, 2025, 2:40 PM IST
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