New Delhi, Apr 26: The Anti-Collision Device (ACD), developed by Konkan Railway, has been granted patent by China, Russia and Singapore, opening up possibilities of export of the technology in future.

Konkan Railway had, in the past, applied for worldwide patents for this technology and has already been granted patent in India and South Africa.

The ACD indigenously designed by Konkan Railway is an intelligent self-acting microprocessor-based equipment that successfully prevents train accidents such as collision in mid-sections, station area and at level crossings, thereby saving the lives of passengers as well as road users.

The device is installed in locomotives of trains, guard vans, stations and at level crossing gates. Since the device needs no manual input, it enhances safety in train operations, according to an official release.

Konkan Railway has successfully implemented ACD network on North East Frontier Railway covering 1924 km broad gauge routes, 202 stations and 589 diesel locomotives.

The successful commissioning of the ACD-network route on North East Frontier Railway has paved way for implementing ACDs on broad gauge routes of other zonal railways.

Konkan Railway has submitted proposal for providing ACD on South, Central, South Western and South Railway covering a total 200 stations.