India, Nov. 7 -- Ericsson and HBL have completed the integration of Kavach 4.0, India's indigenous Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4)-certified automatic train protection (ATP) system, with a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network environment at HBL's research and development (R&D) laboratory in Hyderabad. The integration will enable the companies to evaluate the role of 5G SA in supporting next-generation railway communications and the evolution towards the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).

Kavach 4.0 is designed to improve railway safety by preventing collisions and reducing the risk of human error, particularly as train speeds increase and railway networks handle higher traffic volumes. Its capabilities include continuous monit...