Indian Railways partners with DFCCIL to deploy AI-based inspection tech to boost safety and reduce manual checks.
In a major step toward smarter and safer railway operations, Indian Railways has signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) to introduce AI-driven inspection technology aimed at transforming train safety and maintenance practices.
The MoU, signed at Rail Bhawan by Sumit Kumar, Director (Project and Development), Railway Board, and Jawahar Lal, GGM (Mechanical), DFCCIL, paves the way for the deployment of the Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS), a cutting-edge, AI- and machine learning-based tool designed to automate inspection of moving trains.
The MVIS technology works by capturing high-resolution images of the undergear of trains in motion. It can instantly detect loose, hanging, or missing components and generate real-time alerts, enabling railway teams to take swift preventive action before any issue escalates into a safety hazard.
This is the first time Indian Railways is deploying such an AI-powered system, and DFCCIL will lead the procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of four MVIS units. The initiative is expected to drastically reduce the need for manual inspections while also enhancing safety, preventing service disruptions, and speeding up maintenance.
The Ministry of Railways called it a milestone in the digital transformation of Indian Railways, aligning with the broader push to build a future-ready and intelligent railway infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Railways’ commitment to growth is not just limited to technology. In the first quarter of FY 2025-26, over 9,000 appointment letters have already been issued, and the system is on track to generate over 50,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year.
Since November 2024, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have conducted computer-based tests for more than 1.86 crore candidates across India under seven different recruitment drives, a clear sign that the railways are investing equally in both talent and technology to power the future of Indian transport.
Source: Newsonair
