IPO Bound Quadrant Future Tek Limited receives Rs. 978.61 Crore Order from Indian Railways for Kavach System Installation on 1,200 Locomotives

Mohali, December 26, 2024: The Train Control Systems Division of Quadrant Future Tek Limited (Quadrant), a research-oriented company working on Railway safety and Train control Embedded Systems, announced today that it has been awarded a prestigious INR 978.61 crore (including taxes) contract by the Indian Railways and Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for the installation and commissioning of Kavach systems on 1,200 locomotives.

The Kavach system, India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) technology, developed in collaboration with RDSO, has been a transformative solution for ensuring enhanced safety, reduced human error, and optimized train operations. This project represents Quadrant’s largest contract to date, underscoring the Company’s commitment to driving safety innovations and supporting the modernization of India’s railway network.

“This achievement is a testament to Quadrant’s dedication, innovation, and expertise in the development and implementation capabilities of critical railway safety systems,” said Mr. Mohit Vohra, Managing Director of Quadrant Future Tek Limited. “Our journey on development of the Kavach system began in August 2020, and through over four years of rigorous development and collaboration with Indian Railways, we have reached a landmark phase in our mission to deliver cutting-edge, reliable solutions for railway safety.”

Quadrant will install the Kavach system in 1,200 locomotives in phases over the next year, focusing on seamless integration, quality, and timely delivery. The project is expected to be a cornerstone in enhancing passenger safety and positioning India as a global frontrunner in railway technology.

This ambitious push by the Ministry of Railways on this indigenously developed Technology will contribute significantly to building an ecosystem for the Research, Design, and development of similar cutting-edge technologies in the country and towards the goal of self-sustainability.