Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Communication and Electronics Information Technology inspected the trial of 'Kavach' working system between Gullaguda-Chitgidda Railway stations on Lingampalli-Vikarabad section in Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway. Shri VK.Tripathi, Chairman CEO, Railway Board and other senior officials were also present on this occasion. In the presence of Railway Minister,extensive trial of 'Kavach' was conducted. Minister was onboard the locomotive which moved from Gullaguda towards Chitgidda. Shri VK.Tripathi was onboard the locomotive which moved from Chitgidda towards Gullaguda. During the trial, Head-on-collision situation was created as both the locomotives were moving towards each other. The 'Kavach' system initiated the automatic braking system and halted the locomotives 380 metres apart. Also, crossing the red signal was tested; however, the locomotive did not cross the red signal as 'Kavach' necessitated the application of brakes automatically. Automatic whistle sound was loud and clear when gate signal approached. The crew did not manually touch the sound and braking system during the trial. The speed restriction of 30 kmph was tested when the locomotive was run on loop line. 'Kavach' automatically reduced the speed to 30 kmph from 60 kmph as the locomotive entered the loop line.
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