**Summary:**
On July 10, 2025, Indian Railways (IR) and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance train safety through the implementation of a Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS). This AI/ML-based technology will be deployed on the wayside to capture high-resolution images of moving trains' undergear, automatically detecting hanging, loose, or missing components. The system generates real-time alerts upon anomaly detection, enabling prompt response and preventive action. DFCCIL will oversee the procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of four MVIS units, marking a first for Indian Railways. The MoU was signed by Shri Sumit Kumar, Director Project Development, Railway Board, and Shri Jawahar Lal, GGM Mechanical, DFCCIL, at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Shri B. M. Agrawal, Member Traction Rolling Stock, Shri Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL, and senior officials. The initiative aims to improve train operation safety, reduce manual inspections, and prevent service disruptions, aligning with IR's objective of integrating modern, intelligent systems into the railway ecosystem and building a future-ready rail infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the Indian Railways.
Indian Railways: The state-owned railway company of India.
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited DFCCIL: A corporation involved in the construction and operation of dedicated freight corridors in India.
AIML Based Inspection System: An inspection system that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Machine Vision Based Inspection System MVIS: A system for monitoring the health of rolling stock using machine vision.
Shri Sumit Kumar: Director Project Development, Railway Board.
Shri Jawahar Lal: GGM Mechanical, DFCCIL.
Rail Bhawan, New Delhi: Location where the MoU was signed. New Delhi, Delhi.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways and DFCCIL Sign MoU to Enhance
Train Safety with AI/ML Based Inspection System
Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) to
Boost Train Safety, Reduce Manual Inspection and
Prevent Service Disruptions
Posted On: 10 JUL 2025 7:08PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step toward adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve service efficiency and automate the
maintenance of rolling stock, 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 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.
The MoU was formally signed by Shri Sumit Kumar, Director (Project & Development), Railway Board, and
Shri Jawahar Lal, GGM (Mechanical), DFCCIL at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Shri B. M.
Agrawal, Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Shri Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL, and senior
officials from the Railway Board and DFCCIL.Under the terms of the MoU, 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. The
technology is expected to significantly enhance the safety of train operations, reduce manual inspection efforts
and help avoid potential accidents/service disruptions.
This initiative also aligns with IR’s broader objective of introducing modern, intelligent systems to the
railway ecosystem. The signing of this MoU is poised to open new avenues for digital transformation in rail
safety in building a future-ready rail infrastructure.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
(Release ID: 2143819)