A train coach being washed using a drone at Kamakhya Railway Station, Gauhati. (Photo Courtesy: CPRO NFR)
Maligaon, April 22 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully conducted its first-ever experimental drone-based cleaning operation at Kamakhya Railway Station.
According to the NFR, the pioneering move towards improving the cleanliness of train coaches and railway stations specifically targeted the cleaning of high-rise and difficult-to-reach structures within the station premises, as well as the roofs and outer areas of train coaches.
It showcased the potential of drone technology in enhancing cleanliness and hygiene, it added.
The areas covered during the experimental cleaning included the Kamakhya Coaching Depot Sick Line, Underfloor Wheel Lathe Shed, the exterior dome portion of Kamakhya Station, and several train coaches.
This initiative reflects NFR's continued commitment to adopting innovative, technology-driven solutions for enhanced cleaning operations, the release said.
The success of this pilot demonstration opens the door to wider implementation of drone-based cleaning across additional major stations and trains under the NFR network and aligns with Indian Railways' vision of embracing cutting-edge, smart maintenance practices that adhere to international standards, it added.
