In Photos: At Kamakhya Station, Drones Take Over Train Cleaning, Promising Safer Sanitation
In a major step toward tech-driven modernisation, Indian Railways has introduced a drone-powered cleaning system at Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam. Launched in April 2024, this innovative initiative marks a first-of-its-kind use of drones for regular cleaning and sanitation in railway maintenance.
Drones are now scrubbing where humans couldn’t
After its success at Kamakhya, the goal is clear: smarter tech, safe for workers, and cleaner stations by using tech across India.Cleaning train rooftops, platform sheds, and overhead structures used to be tough. Now, © The Better India
