Making Indian Railways Safer with RailAcoustic®

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Track Inspection

Project Background

The Indian Railways operates one of the world's largest rail networks, facilitating the daily movement of 13,523 passanger trains and 9,146 freight trains across 7,355 stations, spanning an extensive track length of 126,366 kilometers. However, like any other asset, these tracks are prone to erosion due to factors of extreme weather conditions, fatigue and overloading among others, requiring regular monitoring and maintenance.

Traditionally, track inspection and maintenance along this vast network has relied on manual methods involving surveyors and trolley inspections. However, these approaches are susceptible to human error and lack the agility needed to address defects promptly. As a result, safety concerns persist, with defects often going undetected until after a train has traversed the track, leading to potential accidents despite dedicated efforts to upkeep safety.

Our Solution - RailAcoustic®

​Recognizing the urgent need for a more agile and efficient track inspection solution for the safety of Indian Railways, we are introducing RailAcoustic® - the world’s only proven and patented system in the acoustics domain for continuous track condition monitoring and broken rail detection.

The world’s only proven and patented system in the acoustics domain for continuous track condition monitoring and broken rail detection.

Rail Acoustic

About RailAcoustic® Technology

Inspired by how whales communicate with each other, RailAcoustic® utilizes the principles of acoustics for broken rail detection. It detects by generating a vibration signal of predetermined frequency to the tracks at a certain point, then monitoring this vibration via a sensor located near the signal injection point and from another sensor located at a far away point. By correlating both detection results the system is able to derive a conclusion on the health of the rails.

What is detected with RailAcoustic®?

Broken rails are detected before any train arrives, remotely, accurately, and automatically by the acoustic sensors attached to the rails at each 2 km distance.

Major internal rail defects and their locations are detected precisely by the same acoustic sensors.

Partial rail cracks are detected before they become a real threat for railway traffic safety.

Floods are becoming a major threat to every part of our lives recently. Floods on the railway tracks are now detected before any train arrives.

Major rail flaws which can be a threat to railway traffic safety are now detected acoustically by RailAcoustic®.

Landslides are detected in real-time.

Buckled rails as a result of extreme temperature variations are detected.

Track washout as a consequence of floods is detected before any train arrives.
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Features

Compared to other methods utilizing Track Circuits, Fiber Optic Acoustic Sensors, Routine Ultrasonic Measurements and visual inspection, RailAcoustic® Technology proves to be a breakthrough innovation with the potential to revolutionize railway track monitoring.

Fully Operated by Acoustic Principle
Rail Temperature Data in Real-Time
No Calibration Needed
Used on Welded Rail Lines
Detects Rail Flaws And On-The-Track Obstacles
Utilizes Self-Learning and Adaptive Algorithms
Most Effective on Modern Railway Lines
No Interference With Other Signaling Devices
Easy to Install and Dismantle
Operational Under All Weather and Environmental Conditions
Allows Monitoring of Track From a Remote Center
Precise-Effective and Reliable Solution for Many Functions

Supported By

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Technology Partner for RailAcoustic®

ENEKOM is one of the leading technology companies developing rail infrastructure solutions. Together, we are determined to bring unprecedented technology solutions to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of the Indian Railways.
Make In India

Make in India Ecosystem

Together with our partners, we at Brijraj Technologies are committed to the Make in India movement. With our efforts dedicated towards domestic product development and innovation, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation in the Indian economy.

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