DRISHTI: Railways’ AI Wagon Door Locking Monitor
Why in the news
Railways is introducing an AI locking monitor to make freight movement safer and more transparent.
Key facts
- Tracks wagon door-lock status through the journey using computer vision and machine learning.
- Instant alerts to officials on tampering or unexpected movement, without stopping trains.
Objectives
- Detect partial locking and unauthorised openings.
- Cut manual inspections on long routes.
- Build a scalable framework for national adoption.
Exam angle
- Developers: Northeast Frontier Railway and IITG TIDF.