SCR wins National Signal and Telecommunication Award for signalling excellence
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) won the National Signal and Telecommunication Award at the International Convention and Exhibition 2026 in New Delhi for its outstanding performance in implementing advanced railway signalling systems.
The railway zone secured the National Signal and Telecommunication Award after evaluators recognised its exemplary implementation of Kavach and Digital Electronic Interlocking Systems.
The International Convention and Exhibition 2026 took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from June 10 to June 13. The event focused on designing, developing and manufacturing AI-driven railway control, command and signalling systems aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Around 10,000 delegates attended the exhibition. Participants represented 30 railway organisations, 25 academic institutions and nearly 200 exhibitors.
National Signal and Telecommunication Award recognises safety initiatives
Following the National Signal and Telecommunication Award victory, Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer Murali Krishna and his team met SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava at Rail Nilayam.
Srivastava congratulated the team and praised its contribution to railway safety and operational efficiency. He highlighted the importance of modern signalling and communication systems in ensuring safe train movements across the railway network.
He also urged officials to continue modernisation initiatives and sustain the momentum during the current financial year. National Signal and Telecommunication Award highlights SCR achievements
During the 2025-26 financial year, SCR commissioned 21 Digital Electronic Interlocking Systems across its network. The zone also implemented Kavach 4.0 over 486 route kilometres and commissioned Automatic Block Signalling over 479 route kilometres.
Officials said these initiatives strengthened railway safety, improved operational efficiency and enhanced train management capabilities. The achievement reinforced SCR’s position as one of the leading railway zones in adopting modern signalling technologies and safety systems.