Indian Railways is making significant strides in enhancing rail safety and efficiency by expanding the deployment of its indigenous train protection system, Kavach, across its extensive network. Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member (Infrastructure) of the Railway Board, announced the widespread implementation of Kavach, emphasizing its high-level technological safety features and successful trials on key routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah. The system, serving as an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, ensures automatic brake application in case of loco pilot errors or adverse weather conditions, contributing to a safer rail environment. The urgency for rail safety was highlighted by a previous tragic accident, prompting increased efforts towards infrastructure upgrades and boosting the freight market share. Moreover, Indian Railways is also focusing on environmental sustainability by introducing hydrogen trains and planning to launch 50 such trains by 2047. The railway sector's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by the upcoming inauguration of India's first bullet train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, a project set to commence operations by 2027. The conference also showcased the contributions of companies like BEML, emphasizing their role in supplying coaches and metro cars to Indian Railways. BEML's announcement of delivering India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train further highlights the industry's commitment to innovation and progress in the rail sector.