Indian Railways has approved projects worth a combined ₹675 crore to improve railway safety, modernise signalling systems and strengthen freight movement across key sections of the network.
The approved projects include ₹170 crore for Kavach Version 4.0 in Moradabad Division, ₹233 crore for Electronic Interlocking at 21 stations in Samastipur Division, and ₹272 crore for an 11-km bypass in South Eastern Railway.
₹170 Crore for Kavach 4.0 in Moradabad
Indian Railways has sanctioned ₹170 crore for deploying Kavach Version 4.0 across the remaining 712 Route Kilometres (Rkm) of Moradabad Division under Northern Railway.
The indigenous Automatic Train Protection system is designed to improve train safety by preventing Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), controlling speeds and automatically applying brakes when required.
The expansion is part of the Railways’ wider effort to strengthen train protection and modernise signalling infrastructure.
Electronic Interlocking at 21 Stations
A further ₹233 crore has been approved for installing Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 21 stations in Samastipur Division of East Central Railway.
The project will replace existing Panel Interlocking systems with computer-based technology. The upgrade is expected to improve signalling reliability, speed up fault diagnosis and simplify maintenance.
The modernised signalling system will also support the implementation of Kavach in the division.
₹272 Crore Bypass to Improve Freight Movement
Indian Railways has also cleared ₹272 crore for an 11-km bypass line between the Adra end and Joychandipahar in South Eastern Railway.
The Adra-Joychandipahar-Sanka bypass will provide a dedicated route and a bi-directional connection with the upcoming third line. It is expected to support the movement of around 6.065 freight rakes per day and cater to increasing industrial traffic.
The project will particularly support freight requirements linked to SAIL and BCCL, while helping address operational bottlenecks and congestion on the existing section.
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Focus on Safety and Network Capacity
The bypass is expected to facilitate an additional 8.88 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of traffic after completion. It is also part of the Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor identified by Indian Railways.
Together, the three projects reflect the Railways’ focus on safer train operations, modern signalling and improved freight capacity, while strengthening infrastructure to meet future passenger and industrial traffic requirements.