In a revolutionary step in its cleaning operations, the Indian Railways has started testing drones equipped with high-pressure nozzles to clean hard-to-reach areas like roofs, depots and facades of train coaches and buildings. The pilot project, which is being conducted at the Kamakhya Junction station in Assam, aims to improve safety and operational efficiency in cleaning.
New Standards in Safety and Efficiency
Drones, which can effectively clean dirt at high and difficult points that manual labor cannot reach, offer significant advantages in the maintenance of railway facilities. Thanks to this technology, especially the work caused by working at heights Reduced risk of injury, reduced operating costs and greater precision in facility maintenance Drones contribute to maintaining hygiene standards by providing faster and more comprehensive cleaning compared to traditional methods.
Part of the Digital Transformation Strategy
This pilot project at Kamakhya Junction is a project of Indian Railways its broader strategy for digital transformation This innovative application, ongoing in Assam, is designed to speed up and optimize maintenance processes while maintaining hygiene standards across stations and depots.
This is not the first time that Indian Railways is using drone technology. The operator said, It has been using drones to monitor infrastructure conditions since 2018. Even in 2020, for facility surveillance and track inspection An upgraded drone model called “Ninja” These new cleaning drones demonstrate the company’s commitment to expanding the use of technology into different areas of its operations.
Cost and Risk Reduction Potential
The Indian Railways believes that drones will become standard tools for technical service, especially at major stations. If this pilot project with cleaning drones is successful, the system will be Scaling across the national network and is planned to be implemented in all Indian Railways facilities. This could be a step that will not only raise cleanliness and maintenance standards across the country but also significantly reduce occupational accidents and costs.
