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New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): Concord Control Systems Limited, one of India’s leading manufacturers of embedded electronic systems and critical electronic solutions for railways, has secured a major order worth ₹185.09 crore for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of KAVACH 4.0, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system.
The order has been awarded through Progota India Private Limited, an associate company of Concord Control Systems, and is scheduled to be executed within a 12-month timeframe.
KAVACH 4.0 is the latest version of India’s home-grown train collision avoidance system, designed to significantly enhance rail safety by preventing train collisions, over-speeding, and signal passing at danger (SPAD) incidents. The upgraded system integrates advanced digital technologies to improve operational efficiency, system reliability, and passenger safety across the Indian Railways network.
Under the scope of the order, Concord Control Systems will deliver end-to-end execution, including system supply, installation, testing, and commissioning, reinforcing its role in India’s railway safety modernisation programme.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Systems Limited, said:
“This significant order is a strong validation of our technological expertise, execution capabilities, and long-standing partnership with Indian Railways. At Concord, we are deeply committed to strengthening India’s railway safety ecosystem through indigenous, future-ready solutions. KAVACH 4.0 represents a major step towards building a safer and more reliable rail network.”
Mr. Nitin Jain, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Systems Limited, added:
“We are honoured to receive this additional KAVACH 4.0 order from Indian Railways, which reflects the strong confidence placed in Concord’s technological capabilities. This mandate reinforces our position as a trusted partner in India’s railway safety modernisation programme.”
Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, welcomed the development, stating:
“The deployment of KAVACH 4.0 marks a decisive leap in India’s railway safety journey. Indigenous technologies like KAVACH demonstrate how Indian engineering is delivering world-class safety solutions at scale. Orders of this magnitude reflect Indian Railways’ strong commitment to accident prevention, digital transformation, and passenger safety, while also strengthening the domestic rail manufacturing ecosystem.”
This landmark order further strengthens Concord Control Systems’ position as a key contributor to India’s railway modernisation and safety initiatives, aligned with the Government of India’s vision for a technologically advanced, safe, and sustainable transport ecosystem.
An RDSO-approved OEM, Concord Control Systems Limited is a technology leader delivering advanced electrical and electronic systems for Indian Railways. Aligned with the Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the company continues to invest in R&D, testing, and manufacturing capabilities to meet global quality and safety benchmarks, while expanding its footprint in mission-critical rail infrastructure projects in India and overseas.