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What is Kavach anti-collision system?. How this indigenous tech can prevent train accidents. (200 Words, 15)
The Kavach protection system has been under development since 2012 under the name of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). The technology is necessary keeping in mind the safety of people travelling in Indian railway. The major aim is to reduce human errors.
Technology used
Technology used
- RFID The system communicates using ultra Radio Frequency Identification that can control brakes of trains and also alert the loco pilots.
- SPAD It passes a trigger known as Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD), when the loco pilot skips a signal.
- Signal jump warning The system will warn the loco driver if the signal is jumped. This is particularly helpful in areas where signals are not clearly visible due to fog.
- Automatic braking In case of jumping signals by loco driver, the system will automatically apply brakes and reduce speed for preventing accidents.
- Locomotive collision prevention The device is placed at the front of locomotive in order to prevent head to head collision between two trains.
- Automatic horn When a train passes through a crossing, the system will enable automatic horn to warn people near the crossing.
- Highest safety standards The Kavach system follows the highest level of safety and reliability standard called Safety Integrity Level 4. The chances of accidents are 1 in 10,000 years.
- Low cost It is the world’s cheapest Automatic Train Protection System, with its cost being a fourth of the cost of existing European systems.
POSTED ON 24-02-2022 BY ADMIN
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