Kavach is India’s indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system designed to enhance railway safety by preventing Signal Passing at Danger, over-speeding, and train collisions through real-time monitoring and automatic braking. With implementation on over 2,200 route kilometres and the rollout of Kavach 4.0, Indian Railways is strengthening safety on high-density corridors. Complemented by AI-based surveillance, predictive maintenance, and advanced telecom infrastructure, these technology-led measures are reducing human error, enabling higher-speed operations, and building a safer, more reliable, and future-ready railway network.
Click to View MoreIn 2025, Indian Railways achieved 99.2% electrification, built the world’s highest arch bridge, expanded Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, cut accidents with AI-enabled Kavach, and became the second-largest freight carrier, advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a Green Railway vision by 2030.
Click to View MoreRecent transport crises show how limited public investment and rising private monopolies create both demand and supply shocks. Low rail funding and weak airline regulation expose flaws in the neo-liberal model. Strong public spending, fair taxation of the rich and tighter market oversight are essential to protect welfare.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to set up India’s first integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing facilities, targeting 6,000 MTPA capacity. It will reduce import dependence, support EVs and renewable energy, and contribute to Net Zero goals. The government also approved Pune Metro Phase 2 and two major railway infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Click to View MoreIndian Railways has tested the first hydrogen-powered coach at its Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The project involves converting existing diesel power cars into hydrogen fuel cell-powered traction systems and establishing a hydrogen storage facility in Jind, Haryana. The train will operate between Jind and Sonepat stations, covering 356 km daily.
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