Indian Railways Pilots AI Stain Detection for Linen Quality

Indian Railways launches an AI-based stain detection pilot in mechanised laundries to improve linen quality and passenger experience.

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Indian Railways Pilots AI Stain Detection for Linen Quality

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Indian Railways has initiated the pilot project of using automated AI-camera stain detection technology in laundries at Pune Division, Central Railway and Jaipur and Jodhpur division, North Western Railway for ascertaining the quality of washed linen, the Parliament was informed on Friday. 

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, said that Indian Railways provides clean and hygienic linen to passengers travelling in AC classes in each trip.

“The Codal life of various linen items is prescribed under the extant Railway rules and is reviewed periodically based on usage, condition and serviceability. Linen items found unserviceable are withdrawn and replaced in accordance with the prescribed norms,” informed the minister.

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