South Eastern Railway has achieved a significant milestone in safety and reliability, with Electric Loco Shed, Kharagpur becoming the first conventional Electric Locomotive Shed in SER to equip conventional electric locomotives with the KAVACH system.

This KAVACH System integrates automatic braking, prevention of Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), over speed control, and continuous cab signalling via Driver Machine Interface (DMI). Therefore, it enhances operational safety and ensures smooth journey for the passengers.

Till date, 10 Locomotives have been successfully commissioned with the KAVACH system during the period from 25.07.2026 to 01.10.2026.Additionally, the Loco KAVACH system has been installed o­n two more locomotives, which are presently awaiting commissioning. Installation work is currently in progress for another two locomotives.

Electric Loco Shed, Kharagpur has become the first shed in South Eastern Railway to equip conventional electric freight locomotives with RFID Tags.RFID tagging enables automatic identification and continuous digital tracking of rolling stock across railway locations, thereby significantly enhancing fleet visibility and operational efficiency.

Till now, two Locomotives of Electric Loco Shed, Kharagpur have been successfully fitted with RFID tags, and fitment work is currently in progress o­n an additional three locomotives.

Source - SER & RSB