HBL Secures ₹132.95 Cr Kavach Contract for South Central Railway!

HBL Engineering has been awarded a contract by South Central Railway for the implementation of the Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system along the Vijayawada–Ballarshah section. The contract, valued at ₹132.95 crore, was confirmed through a Letter of Acceptance issued to HBL.

Under the scope of work, HBL will install the Kavach system at 48 railway stations, cover 446 kilometers of railway track, and integrate the system with 10 locomotives. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months from the commencement date.

Kavach is designed to enhance railway safety by preventing train collisions through automatic speed regulation and emergency braking. This contract win highlights HBL’s expanding presence in railway signaling and safety solutions. The deployment in this critical corridor supports Indian Railways’ broader initiative to implement Kavach across high-density and high-risk routes, aimed at improving passenger safety and operational efficiency.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.