India, Feb. 20 -- The Pune Division of Central Railway (CR) has accelerated the implementation of 'Kavach', India's indigenous automatic train protection (ATP) system, marking significant progress in railway safety enhancement.

As part of its safety upgrade drive, the division conducted non-signalling Kavach trials across more than 295 km of its 700 km route network last week, covering the Pune-Kolhapur and Daund-Manmad sections.

Under Kavach Phase II, installation has been completed at Padhegaon, Belapur and Rahuri stations, while work is ongoing in the Daund-Yeola section. Telecom infrastructure is also being strengthened, with 53 of the planned 123 Kavach towers already erected to ensure seamless communication support.

In a major bo...