Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:08am on 17 Jun 2024,Monday India
A collision between a goods train and the Kolkata-bound Kanchanjunga Express resulted in the deaths of eight passengers and injuries to over 50 others. The accident occurred on tracks where the Kavach safety system, designed to prevent such incidents, had not been installed. Currently, Kavach covers more than 1,500 km of India's extensive railway network, which spans over 1 lakh km. Plans are underway to expand Kavach to 6,000 km by next year, focusing on critical routes like Delhi-Guwahati and Delhi-Howrah. Officials highlight Kavach's potential to prevent accidents, though some cite concerns over its operational costs.
