India’s ‘Anti-Crash Shield’ for Trains? How Kavach Could Stop Deadly Rail Accidents

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:15 PM on 20 May 2026

Indian Railways has expanded Kavach 4.0, an indigenous train collision prevention system designed to reduce accidents caused by human error and signal failures. Now operational on the Delhi–Mathura–Palwal corridor, the technology can automatically apply brakes if danger is detected, marking a major step toward safer railway operations nationwide.