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Maligaon, May 2 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati to develop and deploy a plug-and-play, fleet-wide onboard vibration IMU-GPS event camera system aimed at enhancing railway safety and operational efficiency.
The system has been designed as a plug-and-play onboard solution, enabling easy installation across locomotives and coaches without major modifications, thereby facilitating large-scale deployment across the fleet.
It will utilise advanced Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors integrated with GPS technology to continuously monitor track conditions with high accuracy.
The system also incorporates event-based camera technology to detect and analyse track abnormalities in real time. This will allow continuous mapping of track defects across the railway network and generate real-time alerts, enabling prompt response to potential safety risks.
The collaboration seeks to leverage the research expertise of IIT Guwahati to develop a scalable and cost-effective solution. It is expected to facilitate predictive and condition-based maintenance, reduce reliance on manual inspections, and help prevent failures before they occur.
According to officials, the initiative will improve operational efficiency, reliability and passenger safety, while supporting the broader vision of data-driven and technology-enabled infrastructure management.
The project also promotes the development of indigenous technology through collaboration between Indian Railways and academic institutions.
The partnership marks a significant step by NFR towards modernising railway infrastructure and strengthening safety systems through innovation and real-time monitoring.
