Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the installation of Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) for monitoring the health of rolling stock. MVIS is a modern, AI/ML-based technology solution deployed on the wayside that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects any hanging, loose, or missing components.
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Indian Railways - DFCCIL Sign MoU to Enhance Train Safety with AI Based Inspection System
Indian Railways and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the installation of Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) for monitoring the health of rolling stock.
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MVIS is a modern, AI/ML-based technology solution deployed on the wayside that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects any hanging, loose, or missing components. On detecting anomalies, the system generates real-time alerts to facilitate prompt response and preventive action.
Indian Railways - DFCCIL MoU Signed by
The Indian Railways and DFCCIL MoU to Enhance Train Safety with AI Based Inspection System was formally signed by Sumit Kumar, Director (Project & Development), Railway Board, and Jawahar Lal, GGM (Mechanical), DFCCIL at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of B. M. Agrawal, Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL, and senior officials from the Railway Board and DFCCIL.
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Terms of Indian Railways - DFCCIL MoU
Under the terms of the Indian Railways and DFCCIL MoU to Enhance Train Safety with AI/ML Based Inspection System, DFCCIL will be responsible for the procurement, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of four MVIS units. This revolutionary system marks a first for Indian Railways.
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The technology is expected to significantly enhance the safety of train operations, reduce manual inspection efforts and help avoid potential accidents/service disruptions.
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- Formation: 12 September 1837
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Minister for Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Satish Kumar
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