Indian Railways Overhauls Track Maintenance with AI, Indigenous Fasteners

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directs restructuring of track maintenance procedures.
• New measures include AI-based monitoring, indigenous fasteners, and enhanced maintenance blocks.
• A smartphone-enabled, AI-based application is being developed for real-time track health monitoring.
• Emphasis on safety as the highest priority, not to be compromised for operational speed.
• Previous reforms include improved on-board services, Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, and digitized claim settlement.