KAVACH Loco Trials Successfully Conducted at 160 Kmph in MITAWALI -MANDRAK (MTI-MXK) Sub Section of Prayagraj Division

KAVACH Loco Trials Successfully Conducted at 160 Kmph in MITAWALI -MANDRAK (MTI-MXK) Sub Section of Prayagraj Division.This section is between TUNDALA -Aligarh section of Delhi- Howrah route.

In a significant step towards enhancing train safety and high-speed operations on North Central Railway,KAVACH Loco Trials were successfully conducted today at a speed of 160 Kmph using a WAP-5 Light Engine for the finalization of braking parameters in the MTI MXK section(57.23 TKM) of Prayagraj Division

The trial commenced from Mitalwali Station at 12:22 hrs and concluded at 16:45 hrs, covering both UP and DN directions* of the section.

Key Trial Objectives

The trials aimed to validate the performance and precision of the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system ? KAVACH under high-speed operational conditions. Two critical test scenarios were carried out during the trial:

1. Loop Line Speed Control Test

In this test,Home signals were taken offwith route indicators for the first loop line. The locomotive was run at 160 Kmph, and KAVACH automatically controlled the speed before entering the loop line without any manual braking or pilot intervention

Results

KAVACH effectively controlled the loco speed as follows:

28 Kmph BRN UP Loop Line

25 Kmph PORA UP Loop Line

28 Kmph PORA DN Loop Line

25 Kmph BRN DN Loop Line

This validated KAVACHs precision in regulating train speed in restricted zones, ensuring smooth entry into loop lines.

2. SPAD Prevention Test at Home Signal

In this critical safety test,Home signals were maintained at the?ON? (Red) aspect The locomotive was made to approach these signals at 160 Kmph, allowing KAVACH to automatically detect the SPAD (Signal Passed at Danger) condition and apply braking to stop the train safely? *without any manual intervention

Results

KAVACH successfully halted the locomotive before the Home Signal in each test scenario:

32 meters before CMR UP Home Signal

67 meters before HRS UP Home Signal

36 meters before JLS DN Home Signal

37 meters before MTI DN Home Signal