TECHNOLOGY
Railway Technologies
The systems and innovations modernising safety, speed and efficiency across Indian Railways.
Kavach – Automatic Train Protection System
Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system developed for Indian Railways to improve operational safety through continuous speed monitoring, signal information and automatic brake intervention.
Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) Coach Technology
LHB coaches are modern stainless-steel passenger coaches widely used across Indian Railways and designed for improved safety, comfort, speed and reliability.
Head-On Generation (HOG) System
Head-On Generation allows passenger coaches to receive electrical power through the electric locomotive instead of relying mainly on diesel generator cars.
IR-DRDO Bio-Toilet System
Indian Railways and DRDO developed bio-toilet technology using anaerobic bacteria to break down human waste inside specially designed retention tanks.
Vande Bharat Distributed Traction Trainset
Vande Bharat represents India's modern self-propelled trainset platform, combining distributed traction, regenerative braking and advanced passenger technology.
Three-Phase Electric Traction with Regenerative Braking
Three-phase traction technology powers modern Indian electric locomotives using advanced electronic converters and allows energy to be returned to the overhead system during regenerative braking.
Electronic Interlocking (EI)
Electronic Interlocking uses digital computer-based systems to safely control signals, points and permitted train routes through railway stations.
Real-Time Train Information System (RTIS)
RTIS is a GPS and satellite-assisted train tracking system implemented by Indian Railways through CRIS in collaboration with ISRO.