CG Power Subsidiary Advances Railway Braking Technology
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G.G. Tronics India Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd, announced progress in developing the Uniform Braking Algorithm for Indian Railways. The company had received an order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Loco Kavach systems, which was later canceled due to approval delays. Despite this, G.G. Tronics remains eligible for future tenders. The company specializes in electronic safety systems for railways and has a 22-year legacy. CG Power, headquartered in Mumbai, operates in industrial and power systems, recently expanding into semiconductor solutions.
G.G. Tronics India Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd, has announced significant progress in the development and field validation of the Uniform Braking Algorithm. This development is aimed at defining braking parameters across multiple locomotive classes of Indian Railways. The requirement was introduced by the Centre of Excellence and RDSO to ensure consistent braking performance across vendors.
G.G. Tronics India Pvt. Ltd. had previously received an order from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for the supply of Loco Kavach systems under the Developmental Category in November 2024. The delivery period was set for 12 months, contingent upon the completion of product development, Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), RDSO approval, and full compliance with Version 4.0 specifications. However, due to delays in the approval process, the supply could not be initiated within the stipulated delivery period, resulting in the cancellation of the order.
Despite the cancellation, G.G. Tronics remains qualified for upcoming tenders under the Developmental Category. The company expects to receive the necessary approvals in the coming months, which will allow it to participate in bulk procurement. The company plans to offer the enhanced capabilities of the Universal Braking Algorithm along with full Version 4.0 compliance.
G.G. Tronics India Private Limited specializes in designing, manufacturing, supplying, and installing electronic safety embedded signaling systems for the railway transportation segment. The company is known for its Train Collision Avoidance System, also referred to as Automatic Train Protection Systems or ‘KAVACH.’ G.G. Tronics also offers Single & Multi Section Digital Axle Counters and High Availability Digital Axle Counters, both certified by RDSO and compliant with CENELEC SIL 4 standards. The company provides comprehensive services for system and software verification and validation for railway signaling products and projects, adhering to the latest CENELEC codes.
The Independent Safety Assessment and RDSO approval activities for the Loco Kavach systems are currently in their final stages. G.G. Tronics continues to work towards obtaining these approvals to qualify for future tenders and bulk procurement opportunities.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd is an engineering conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company operates in the electrical engineering industry with two main business lines: Industrial Systems and Power Systems. CG Power manufactures traction motors, propulsion systems, signaling relays for Indian Railways, and a range of induction motors, drives, transformers, and switchgears for industrial and power sectors. The company has recently expanded into the semiconductor space, setting up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing facility and acquiring the Radio Frequency components business from Renesas, establishing Axiro Semiconductor for high-performance semiconductor solutions.