Railways approve ₹223 crore for Kavach 4.0 on 614.75 route km of Varanasi Division
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 614.75 route km of the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway at a cost of ₹223 crore.
Summary
Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that helps prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) and applies brakes automatically when required. The project covers the remaining sections of Varanasi Division.
Key facts
- System
- Kavach 4.0 — indigenous Automatic Train Protection
- Coverage
- 614.75 route km, Varanasi Division, North Eastern Railway
- Cost
- ₹223 crore
- Approved
- 28 September 2026
- Purpose
- Prevent Signal Passing at Danger; automatic braking
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
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In September 2026 Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 on 614.75 route km of which division?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi Division
Kavach 4.0 was approved on 614.75 route km of the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway at ₹223 crore.