In a major technological advancement aimed at strengthening railway security, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of East Coast Railway has launched DSC ARJUN (Dedicated Security Chassis Advanced Railway Junction Under Network Enabled Surveillance), an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered robotic surveillance platform designed to improve passenger safety, station monitoring and operational efficiency.

The AI-enabled security robot was unveiled in the presence of the General Manager, East Coast Railway, senior railway officials and RPF personnel. The launch marks a significant step towards creating a smart and technology-driven security ecosystem across railway stations.

Equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, DSC ARJUN will assist RPF personnel in round-the-clock surveillance and real-time security management.

The robotic platform comes with several advanced features, including AI-based facial recognition, crowd analytics, passenger counting, unattended baggage detection, suspicious activity identification, public announcements, live video streaming and instant alert generation. These capabilities will help security personnel take faster decisions and respond effectively to potential threats.

DSC ARJUN is designed to operate across platforms, station concourses, booking counters, waiting halls, parking areas, parcel offices and other sensitive locations. It will support crime prevention, crowd management during peak hours, protection of railway assets and emergency response during incidents such as fire, medical emergencies and security threats.

The introduction of DSC ARJUN follows the journey of robotic policing in Indian Railways that began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of Captain ARJUN by Central Railway. East Coast Railway had earlier introduced the humanoid robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam Railway Station on January 23, 2026.

According to railway officials, the new platform represents the next phase of AI-based railway security solutions. By combining advanced technology with the expertise of RPF personnel, DSC ARJUN aims to create a safer, smarter and more passenger-friendly railway environment while safeguarding critical railway infrastructure.

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A 25-member strong team of RPF led by DG RPF Manoj Yadava participated in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2023 to promote the cause of safe and secure travel on trains for women. Apart from DG RPF, the team included 01 DIG rank officer, 02 SP rank officers, 01 DSP rank officer, 02 Inspectors, 01 SI, 02 Head Constables and 15 Constables. The objective behind the run was to create public awareness about various initiatives of RPF aimed at promoting women’s safety and security on the Indian Railways network. In particular, attention was focused on “Meri Saheli” initiative.

The participant runners from Railway Protection Force, Mallikarjun Parde and Vinita Pal have bagged 4th and 5th position in their respective age categories in the half marathon.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) working under the Ministry of Railways, has been diligently working to enhance the safety of women railway passengers. The “Meri Saheli” teams, operating across India’s vast railway network, have been offering assistance and security to countless women traveling alone on long-distance trains. With about 9% of RPF’s personnel comprising women, they work side by side with their male counterparts to ensure women’s safety on trains and within railway premises.

To raise public awareness and garner cooperation, the RPF team had participated in the Delhi Half Marathon on 15th October 2023, going the extra mile for this noble cause. Comprising a 25-member strong team from different parts of India and various ranks, from the Director General to Constables, the team represented the pan-Indian character of the RPF. This team also included four women RPF personnel hailing from Punjab, West Bengal, and Maharashtra, serving as representatives of RPF Narishakti. Along the marathon route, RPF personnel engaged with the public, displayed banners, and distributed pamphlets to spotlight women’s safety on railways and seek support from all stakeholders to bolster this cause.

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