India, April 6 -- Indian Railways on Monday said it has approved multiple projects worth Rs. 1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network.

The sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable network and replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking systems across various railway zones.

Kavach equipment to be installed in 232 locomotives

Kavach equipment to be installed on 232 locomotives in Southern Railway

Indian Railways has sanctioned provision of on-board Kavach equipment for 232 locomotives in Southern Railway at a cost of Rs. 208.81 crore.

The proposal forms part of the umbrella work titled "Provision of Kavach ...