The Ministry of Railways (MoR) on December 31, 2024, issued the Indian Railways (Open Lines) General (Third Amendment) Rules, 2024 to further amend the Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Rules, 1976.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Rule 1.02 which states “Definitions”, the following shall be inserted namely: -
“(28A) Indian Railway Automatic Train Protection System (IR-ATP) (Kavach), means a radio communication based control system, provided as an additional aid to Loco Pilots of functional Kavach fitted locomotives, in Kavach territory, the use of which shall in no way infringe or override the provisions (codes and manuals) of regular train operation required to be followed by Loco Pilot”
[Notification No. G.S.R. 01(E)]
