While addressing the gathering, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the Indian Railways must undergo a significant transition utilizing AI (Artificial Intelligence) and quantum computing technology. He also addressed the audience at a seminar on the use of data analytics by Reimaging Indian Railways for integrated transportation. He continued by saying that the national transporter should take the lead in the transformation by implementing the newest innovations and technologies. The seminar was a part of technical conferences that were held for various industries.

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Indian Railways must undergo a significant transition utilizing AI (Artificial Intelligence) and quantum computing technology

The Indian Railways must undergo a quick change using artificial intelligence and quantum computing technology, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. To keep up with the rest of the world, the nation needs to undergo significant change, and Indian Railways should take the lead by using the newest ideas and technologies, he added. The government is focused on doing these things that are in the best interests of the country and the railways, and it has a clear intention and sense of purpose to do these things which are in the favour of the nation and the railways as well. (Desh ke heet mein aur Railways ke heet mein).

The managing director of CRIS (Center for Railway Information Systems) mentioned during the seminar that the centre has partnered with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) for the Real-Time Train Information Systems project to track trains in real-time. This project will make railroads’ trains run more smoothly. According to sources, internet of things (IoT) devices based on satnav and satcom have been deployed onboard the trains.

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This project will make railroads’ trains run more smoothly

According to a statement issued by Indian Railways, during the seminar, presentations on areas relating to data analytics and its use for decision-making in the logistics industry, the Indian Railways, and other topics were made. The seminar is an important initiative that recognizes how important innovation and technology are in creating an effective and dependable transportation system. The transformation of the railway network and tackling the many difficulties encountered by the Indian railways can both be significantly aided by the inclusion of data analytics.