18.04.2024
Armor anti-collision system
For Prelims:About armor anti-collision system, Important points, Main features of the armor
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Why in the news?
Recently the steps taken by the Railways to introduce an armor-anti-collision system have been appreciated by the Supreme Court.
Important points:
- The hearing was based on a petition filed days after the accident of Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express
- The hearing was based on a petition filed days after the accident involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train, near Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha's Balasore district in June 2023.
About armor anti-collision system:
- Kavach is an automatic train protection (ATP) system indigenously developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry.
- It was developed in 2002 by the Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) in collaboration with three Indian vendors.
- According to Indian Railways it is a cost effective Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certified technology.
- It uses high frequency radio communications and works on the principle of continuous updating of movement to prevent collisions.
- Its main objective is to prevent trains from passing through a red signal (which is a danger signal) and to avoid collisions.
Main features of the armor:
- This movement works on the principle of continuous updating of authority.
- It actively uses SOS to prevent any type of mishaps and accidents.
- It automatically activates the train's braking system if the driver fails to control the train as per the speed restrictions.
- It also helps in train operations during adverse weather conditions like dense fog.
Source: The Hindu