{"id":52794,"date":"2025-06-02T14:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=52794"},"modified":"2025-06-02T14:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:07:15","slug":"kamakhya-railway-station-uses-drones-for-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=52794","title":{"rendered":"Kamakhya Railway Station Uses Drones for Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indian Railways has begun using drones to clean trains and station premises\u2014starting with Kamakhya Station in Assam. This initiative marks a significant shift in how India\u2019s public transport systems are embracing smart, efficient and eco-friendly solutions in line with global urban sustainability benchmarks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The new drone-based cleaning system is designed to address one of the longest-standing challenges in the Indian rail sector\u2014deep cleaning of inaccessible areas in and around trains. Traditionally reliant on manual labour, railway cleaning has long been fraught with safety concerns, inefficiencies, and high water consumption. By introducing aerial robotic systems equipped with high-pressure water jets, Indian Railways aims to not only reduce the health risks for workers but also achieve greater speed and precision.Officials at the Ministry of Railways say the project, which launched at Kamakhya Station in April, is a leap towards hygienic, automated maintenance across the network. These drones are remotely operated by trained personnel and are capable of navigating difficult-to-reach sections of train coaches and structural zones within the station. Their deployment is being hailed as a \u201csmart and sustainable upgrade\u201d in India\u2019s public infrastructure planning.<\/h4>\n

This innovation also underscores the government’s broader push towards low-carbon, tech-driven rail operations. Notably, Indian Railways has long explored drone technology for inspection and monitoring. As far back as 2018, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were used to oversee railway lines, bridges, and remote installations. In 2020, the \u2018Ninja UAVs\u2019 initiative further expanded drone applications into surveillance and real-time asset monitoring.However, the Kamakhya pilot marks the first time drones are being integrated into regular cleaning and hygiene operations, potentially transforming India\u2019s notoriously congested and often under-maintained railway stations. Visuals of the drones in action\u2014circulating on social media and promoted by public figures\u2014have already triggered a wave of positive public sentiment around modernisation in the sector.<\/h4>\n

In parallel, Indian Railways has invested in other technology-based cleanliness solutions. AI-enabled CCTV systems with facial recognition have been rolled out at major stations for better security and crowd management. Automatic coach washing plants, designed to consume less water while delivering deeper cleans, are also being deployed across urban centres to support India\u2019s transition to net-zero emissions in the transport sector.While the drone-based cleaning is still in pilot mode, its success in Assam could set the stage for wider adoption across India\u2019s vast railway network. As climate-resilient and health-conscious urban planning becomes a national priority, such smart technology upgrades are no longer optional\u2014they are essential.<\/h4>\n

The Indian Railways\u2019 shift reflects not only a technological transformation but also a social and environmental one, aimed at building a cleaner, more inclusive transport future for the country.<\/h4>\n

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