Kernex Commissions Kavach 4.0 On North Central Railway; Shares Edge Higher

Mumbai, July 2:Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd. has successfully commissioned its Kavach Version 4.0 on the 207-km Tundla-Panaki section of the North Central Railway, marking another milestone in the rollout of India’s indigenous train protection system.

The company said the upgraded Kavach system supports train operations at speeds of up to 130 kmph on the newly commissioned route. With this addition, the total operational coverage of Kavach Version 4.0 across the North Central Railway has increased to 652 route kilometres, of which 572 route kilometres have been executed by Kernex.

The commissioning comes as Indian Railways continues to expand deployment of Kavach, an automatic train protection system developed to improve rail safety and prevent collisions.

Stock Market Snapshot

The operational update drew a positive response from investors.

As of 12:48 PM IST on July 2, Kernex share price was trading at ₹2,327.60, up ₹34.00 or 1.48%.

While the announcement does not involve a fresh order, it highlights successful execution of an existing project, an important metric for infrastructure technology companies executing large government contracts. Timely commissioning can also strengthen a company’s credentials for future railway safety projects.

Project Expands Kavach Deployment on North Central Railway

According to the company, the newly commissioned stretch includes 39 railway stations, commissioning of 10 WAP-7 locomotives, installation of more than 4,600 RFID tags, construction of 17 communication towers, laying of 48-core optical fibre cable, and establishment of 30 equipment rooms.

The project also involved extensive testing and validation by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), North Central Railway and an Independent Safety Assessor before commissioning.

Kernex said the upgraded system has also demonstrated support for train operations at speeds of up to 160 kmph over an executed section spanning 175 route kilometres, highlighting the scalability of its indigenous railway signalling technology.

In addition, the commissioning included successful trial runs involving the Kanpur Shatabdi Express and Sikkim Mahananda Express, along with integration with the Hitachi Electronic Interlocking System, validating interoperability with existing railway infrastructure.

Company Background

Kernex Microsystems develops railway signalling and safety solutions, with Kavach forming a key part of its portfolio. The company has been involved in implementing India’s indigenous automatic train protection technology as Indian Railways accelerates network modernisation and safety upgrades.

Growing deployment of Kavach across multiple railway zones is expected to remain an important driver for companies operating in the rail signalling and transportation technology space.

Conclusion

The successful commissioning of the 207-km Tundla-Panaki section further expands Kernex’s footprint in India’s railway safety programme and reinforces its execution capabilities in large-scale signalling projects.

As Indian Railways continues to roll out Kavach across more routes, investors will be watching for additional commissioning milestones and fresh project awards that could support the company’s long-term growth trajectory.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/KERNEX/Kernex-Microsystems-(India)-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/KERNEX_02072026124007_Intimation_commissioning.pdf