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Kavach high-speed trial completed at up to 160 kmph on Hazrat Nizamuddin–Palwal route

New Delhi, Delhi6 Sept 2026

A 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train completed a high-speed trial of the indigenous Kavach automatic train protection system on the Hazrat Nizamuddin–Palwal section, with the train operated at up to 160 kmph. Northern Railway officials said the trial was successful and that communication between the loco pilot and the station functioned properly during the run.

Why it matters

Successful high-speed testing is a step toward validating Kavach’s performance for faster passenger services on busy corridors before wider deployment.

Northern RailwayIndian Railways