The Central Railway has commissioned the Block Proving by Axle Counter (BPAC) system in the Vasind-Asangaon section of the Mumbai Division. This technology upgrade, as stated by an official release, significantly enhances the safety measures for train operations.

The BPAC system assumes a critical role by meticulously assessing the last vehicle within a section. It ensures the complete clearance of the section before granting authorization for another train to enter. Notably, the BPAC system was initially operational only up to Vashind railway station within the Kalyan-Igatpuri section. However, the Railway Board has granted approval for extending the BPAC operations from Khadavli to Igatpuri, and this expansion is currently underway, with completion expected soon.