North Central Railway (NCR) has decided to use drone technology to monitor the construction of the new third rail line between Prayagraj Junction and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction. An e-tender worth ₹85.60 lakh has been issued for this purpose. This move aims to ensure the quality of work and track progress more accurately.
What is the cost and duration of drone monitoring?
The railway has invited tenders worth ₹85,60,600 for this aerial surveillance. The project duration for drone monitoring is set for 15 months. The tender process is expected to be completed by June 17, 2026. This high-tech system will connect with satellites to provide real-time data.
How will the drone technology work for the project?
The drones will be equipped with RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) technology. These drones will perform the following tasks:
- Measuring track height and alignment accurately
- Checking the filling of ballast (gitti)
- Providing 3D videography of the construction site
- Uploading data directly to the railway’s cloud server for senior officials to monitor from headquarters
Why is this third rail line project important?
The Prayagraj-DDU section is one of the busiest routes in the country. The third line is being built to increase capacity and make the movement of passenger and goods trains smoother. The work has gained speed and is expected to be completed by the end of December, which is crucial before the upcoming Kumbh Mela.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ड्रोन तकनीक से रेलवे को क्या फायदा होगा?
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