RailTel Corporation of India Ltd (RailTel), a Mini Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quadrant Future Tek Limited. This collaboration aims to explore and execute projects related to the implementation of KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) for Indian Railways and railways abroad.
About KAVACH Technology
KAVACH is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed indigenously by Indian Railways. It serves as a crucial safety measure, requiring the highest level of safety certification. The Ministry of Railways adopted KAVACH as the National ATP system in July 2020. Implementing KAVACH across the Indian Railway network is a top priority for enhancing safety measures.
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Partnership Framework
The MoU delineates a framework for Quadrant Future Tek Limited to exclusively collaborate with RailTel for targeted KAVACH implementation projects. Quadrant, currently undergoing final approval by RDSO as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the KAVACH project, brings its expertise in technology and innovation to the partnership.
RailTel’s Expertise
RailTel boasts an in-house team of experts in Railway Signaling systems and is fully equipped to undertake large-scale projects like KAVACH implementation. With a vast network spanning towns, cities, and rural areas, RailTel is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India. It offers a range of services including MPLS-VPN, Telepresence, Leased line, Tower Colocation, and Data center services.
Collaboration for KAVACH
The MoU signing ceremony took place on 01.5.2024 at RailTel Corporate Office in New Delhi. Sh. Sanjai Kumar, CMD/RailTel, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, emphasizing RailTel’s commitment to contributing to Indian Railways’ journey in implementing indigenous safety systems like KAVACH. The collaboration also aims to explore opportunities for proliferating KAVACH technology internationally.
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About RailTel and Quadrant Future Tek Limited
RailTel: A “Mini Ratna (Category-I)” Central Public Sector Enterprise, RailTel owns a Pan-India optic fiber network covering towns, cities, and rural areas. Alongside its robust network infrastructure, RailTel provides various services and possesses expertise in Railway Signaling & Telecom Engineering.
Quadrant Future Tek Limited: Certified to ISO/IRIS/TS Quality Management Systems, Quadrant is a technology and innovation-driven company with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Mohali, Punjab, and engineering centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
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