{"id":104314,"date":"2026-02-27T00:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/896008562"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:50:18","slug":"in-a-first-rail-tech-policy-to-engage-innovators-and-startups-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/in-a-first-rail-tech-policy-to-engage-innovators-and-startups-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"In a first, Rail Tech Policy to engage innovators and startups launched"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW DELHI:<\/strong> Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday rolled out two more reforms\u2014the Rail Tech Policy and second phase of e-RCT (Railway Claims Tribunal) -under the government\u2019s \u201852 Reforms in 52 Weeks\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have an idea, we have a plan. And, anyone with a strong technological idea can approach the Railways through dedicated Rail Tech Portal to enable massive and systematic induction of technology into the Railways,\u201d Vaishnaw said while announcing the measures.<\/p>\n

As part of the Rail Tech Policy, the minister launched the high-tech, round-the-clock Rail Tech Portal to engage start-ups, innovators and industry in addressing emerging challenges in the Railways. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn a major push towards technology-driven governance and innovation-led transformation, the Rail Tech Policy and the complete digitisation of the RCT will facilitate big changes in railways,\u201d he told the media.<\/p>\n

He said the Rail Tech Portal would invite technological ideas across priority areas, as the Railways has placed strong emphasis on adopting AI-enabled and other advanced technologies in its services. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe startups and innovations on several innovation challenges like use of drone-based broken rail detection system, rail stress monitoring system, sensor-based load calculation device on parcel vans (VPUs), installation of solar panels on coaches and others would be the most welcome and consider,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThe e-RCT system will enable end-to-end computerization and digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Safety to get top priority<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vaishnaw said start-ups related to safety would get the highest priority, followed by those on maintenance and other challenges.<\/p>\n

E-filing accident claims<\/strong><\/p>\n

The minister explained that 24\u00d77 e-filing, online hearings and instant access to orders would simplify the process of filing accident and untoward incident claims, enabling litigants to submit claims online.<\/p>\n

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