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‘Probability of error in 10,000 years’: All you need to know about KAWACH

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‘Probability of error in 10,000 years’: All you need to know about KAWACH

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made some special announcements for the Ministry of Railways, saying in Tuesday’s budget speech that 400 new Vande Bharat trains will be launched and 100 PM GatiShakti freight stations will be built over the next three years.

She also announced that the 2,000-kilometer rail network will be powered by indigenous world-class technology, KAWACH.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw applauded the announcements and informed the implications of the KAWACH technology.

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“The self-developed collision avoidance technology is SIL4 certified, which means there is a chance of one error in 10,000 years,” Vaishnaw said.

“The new Vande Bharat and KAWACH announcements will change the passenger experience. There is funding for the redevelopment and modernisation of the station,” he added.

What is the KAWACH system?

KAWACH is an Anti-Collision Device (ACD) network. Based on radio communications, microprocessors and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, it will help Indian Railways achieve its goal of “zero accidents”.

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When installed on two approaching trains, the technology will allow them to accurately assess each other’s route and initiate an “automatic” braking action in case they are deemed to be at “collision risk”.

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In her budget speech, Sitharaman said 400 new-generation Vande Bharat trains with better energy efficiency and passenger ride experience will be developed and manufactured over the next three years.

She told parliament that the new train sets would be made of lightweight aluminium rather than steel, making each set about 50 tonnes lighter and consuming significantly less energy than steel sets.

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Railways plans to run these trains on at least 75 routes by August 15, 2023, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech.

Other Railway Announcements

The minister also welcomed the announcement of Rs 1.37 crore capital investment support for railways. Vaishnaw said this would help complete the stalled rail project.

Railways has allocated Rs 2.38 crore for capital expenditure in 2022-23. Last year it set a capital expenditure target of Rs 215 crore, which it will be able to achieve, according to budget documents.

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Sitharaman also unveiled plans to develop 100 ‘PM GatiShakti’ cargo terminals for intermodal logistics facilities over the next three years. She added that contracts for multimodal parks at four locations will be awarded in the next fiscal year.

She said the railway would develop “one station, one product”, leveraging local products carried on its network and working to integrate postal and rail networks to provide a seamless solution for the movement of parcels.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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