Consider the following statements:
I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a ‘future ready’ railway system by
2028.
II. ‘Kavach’ is an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany.
III. ‘Kavach’ system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
- A.I and II only
- B.II and III only
- C.I and III only
- D.I, II and III
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. I and II only
The National Rail Plan aims to create a future-ready railway system by 2030, not 2028. 'Kavach' is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system developed by Indian Railways, not in collaboration with Germany. The Kavach system uses radio communication and loop technology with RFID tags, but the description of fitting them only on track in station sections is incomplete and potentially misleading, as its primary function relates to inter-station track circuits and locomotives.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025