An automatic non-intrusive module for railway track inspection
Raksha is an autonomous, non-intrusive inspection module for railways that detects cracks, misalignments, unwanted objects, and hazardous conditions in real time without stopping train traffic. It uses a train-arrival sensing mechanism for self-adjustment and can transmit real-time inspection data with two-way communication. Its modular architecture offers a compact, cost-effective solution for global railway and metro safety.
Received funding of 60,000 and utilized it for prototype development through the CBDE program, under the Ministry of Education.
An Automatic Railway Track Inspection Module
The idea was pitched in the CBDE program under the Ministry of Education, got selected, and demonstrated successfully. It was showcased at CREI Talk, where appreciation for its innovation and potential impact on railway safety was received. The team was selected for TiE Global Summit 2026 as one of the 42 teams globally. The idea is also being pitched for a startup under the VNIT Nagpur umbrella.
The team comprises four students from VNIT, Nagpur (two final-year electrical engineering and two third-year mechanical engineering B.Tech. students), an electrical engineering faculty mentor from VNIT, Nagpur, and an expert mentor from the CBDE Program, Ministry of Education.
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