In a significant development, RailTel has signed MoU with Quadrant Future Tek Ltd. for strategic collaboration in exploring and delivering specific targeted opportunities for KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) implementation projects for Indian Railways and Railways abroad.
More Details:
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RailTel), a Mini Ratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways, has signed an MoU with Quadrant Future Tek Limited for exploring and delivering KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) implementation projects for Indian Railways and Railways abroad. The MoU lays out a framework for Quadrant to partner exclusively with RailTel on delivering the specific targeted opportunity related to KAVACH.
Objective of the MoU:
- The MoU was signed on 01st May, 2024 at RailTel Corporate Office, New Delhi.
- Quadrant Future Tek Limited is under the process of final approval by RDSO as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the KAVACH project.
- RailTel has an in-house team of experts in the Railway Signalling system and is fully capable of taking up such massive upgrade projects like KAVACH.
- Both the parties, with their individual expertise combined, will now aggressively explore KAVACH project opportunities.
What is KAVACH:
- KAVACH is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by Indian Railways.
- It is a highly technology intensive system, which requires safety certification of the highest order.
- This was adopted as a National ATP system by the Ministry of Railways in July 2020.
- Implementation of KAVACH on the Indian Railways network is one of the priority areas of Indian Railways.
Expert Insight:
Shri Sanjai Kumar, CMD of RailTel expressed his excitement over this collaboration. He said that RailTel is committed to contribute in the journey of Indian Railways for implementation of indigenous safety systems like KAVACH and will explore to proliferate the KAVACH technology abroad.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to enhance rail safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology.
Source: RailTel – Press Release | Image Credit: RailTel
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