Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken a significant step forward in water management on long-distance trains by introducing an advanced Water Level Monitoring System. This system, a Real-Time Water Monitoring Solution, was installed as a pilot project on one rake of the Brahmaputra Mail Express train at Kamakhya Railway Station.
The system enables continuous and accurate monitoring of water levels in the train's water tanks, utilizing LoRa and GPRS-based communication for long-range, low-power wireless transmission. It features programmable real-time data logging and storage, with data captured and transmitted through a Hydrostatic Pressure Sensor, which measures water levels with an accuracy of 0.5 percent across a range of 1m to 5m, even in temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.
Additionally, the system includes a built-in Real-Time Clock to synchronize data logging with precise time stamps, aiding in accurate data analysis and efficient water management.
This initiative reflects NFR's commitment to leveraging technology to improve the travel experience for passengers, ensuring round-the-clock water availability. NFR, in line with Indian Railways, emphasized the importance of such innovative implementations in its long-distance trains, noting that successful execution could lead to broader applications across other trains, significantly enhancing the efficiency of water management systems during train journeys.
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