Guwahati, April 22 -- In a first for the zone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully pioneered an experimental drone-based cleaning operation at Kamakhya Railway Station, signaling a leap towards modernizing railway sanitation practices.

The NFR said that this innovative approach specifically addressed the challenge of cleaning high-rise and hard-to-reach structures within the station premises, alongside the roofs and outer surfaces of train coaches.

The trial showcased the significant potential of drone technology in elevating cleanliness and hygiene standards, the NF Railway added.

Key areas covered in this initial phase included the Kamakhya Coaching Depot Sick Line, Underfloor Wheel Lathe Shed, the iconic exterior d...