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May I help you? Robots will now manage crowds at railway stations and also keep an eye on miscreants.
Siddhi Jain | March 10, 2026 7:15 PM CST

Humanoid Robots at Railway Station: Indian Railways is preparing to make its stations hi-tech. Humanoid robots will be deployed at some major stations, providing information to passengers and performing these tasks.

Humanoid Robots at Railway Station: Indian Railways is rapidly progressing towards making its major stations hi-tech. In this regard, preparations are underway to deploy human-like humanoid robots at some major railway stations. These robots will not only provide information but will also play a role in assisting passengers, maintaining crowd control, and monitoring suspicious activities.

The Railways believes that the use of technology has become essential due to the ever-increasing passenger numbers. Therefore, robots are being developed that can communicate with passengers, guide them in the right direction, and even send alerts to the security team if needed. This will provide better convenience to passengers at the station and strengthen security.

From providing information to guiding passengers, they will help.

These humanoid robots are being designed to provide instant information to passengers arriving at the station. Passengers often struggle to find information about platforms, train times, or specific areas of the station. In such situations, the robots will assist them by communicating directly with them. These robots will be able to communicate in different languages.

This will also be convenient for passengers arriving from different parts of the country. Furthermore, the robots will be able to perform tasks such as providing directions within the station, guiding them to ticket counters or waiting areas. The railway's goal is to ensure passengers receive all necessary information at the station quickly and easily.

They will help with crowd management and security.

Major railway stations often experience heavy crowds during festivals and holidays, making crowd control and ensuring passenger safety challenging. The robots are being designed to continuously monitor activities at the station.

With their help, information about suspicious activity can be immediately relayed to the security team. Additionally, the robots will be able to monitor crowded areas and alert passengers. This will help strengthen security at stations and allow for swift action in case of an emergency.

This new system will be implemented at these stations

The Railways plans to introduce this technology at some of the country's major stations. This will begin with those with a high daily passenger traffic. Currently, a total of 20 railway stations have been selected for NSG Grade-1. It is believed that if this experiment proves successful, this system could be implemented at other major stations in the country.


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