Kavach 4.0 for 712 route km of Moradabad Division
On 1 September 2026 Indian Railways approved Kavach version 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway, at a cost of ₹170 crore. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system that stops trains from passing a red signal and applies brakes on its own to avoid collisions.
- Date
- 1 Sep 2026
- Division
- Moradabad, Northern Railway
- Length
- 712 route km (remaining sections)
- Cost
- ₹170 crore
- System
- Kavach 4.0, indigenous ATP
Kavach 4.0 in Moradabad Division: what happened?
Moradabad Division runs busy lines in western UP. Kavach adds an automatic safety layer on top of the driver and signals.
- Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 Route Kilometres of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway, at ₹170 crore. [PIB]
What does Kavach do?
- Prevents Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD).
- Applies brakes automatically when needed.
- Controls train speed in critical conditions.
- Cuts the risk of collisions.
Why does Kavach 4.0 in Moradabad Division matter?
- Safety: Fewer collisions on busy routes.
- Self-reliance: Home-grown technology.
What can Prelims ask on Kavach 4.0 in Moradabad Division?
- Kavach = indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.
- SPAD = Signal Passing at Danger.
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How to use this in Mains
- Moradabad Division covers busy western UP routes, where collision protection matters most.
Quotable data pointIndian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 Route Kilometres of Moradabad Division, Northern Railway, at ₹170 crore [PIB].
PIB: ₹170 Crore for Kavach 4.0 on 712 Rkm of Moradabad Division
Exam angle
GS-VI: railway safety.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Kavach, in news, is
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 1 Sep 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is Kavach?
An indigenous Automatic Train Protection system of Indian Railways.
How much will Kavach 4.0 in Moradabad Division cost?
₹170 crore for 712 route km.
What is SPAD?
Signal Passing at Danger, when a train crosses a red signal.
Keep studying
Official source: PIB: ₹170 Crore for Kavach 4.0 on 712 Rkm of Moradabad Division
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