On April 4, 2025, Indian Railways signed an important agreement with the Delhi Metro Rail Cooperation (DMRC). The goal is to install smart machines called Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS) to check train wheels quickly and safely. This is a step toward modern and better railway maintenance.
AWPMS stands for Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement System. It is a new and advanced machine that checks the shape and condition of train wheels. The best part is that it works automatically and without touching the wheels. This means the system can check wheel wear and shape in real time using lasers and fast cameras.
The AWPMS uses laser scanners and high-speed cameras to look at the wheels. It gives accurate results in seconds and doesn’t need any person to check the wheels by hand. If it finds any damage or problems in the wheels, it immediately sends automatic alerts. This helps the railway staff fix the issue quickly, which makes train travel safer and faster.
As per the agreement, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will handle everything – from buying the AWPMS machines to installing and starting them. In total, four machines will be installed at different places in the Indian Railways network.
The Ministry of Railways said this is a big step in modern railway maintenance. It will help in reducing the time needed for checking and fixing trains. It also improves the overall quality of train services. With smart technology like AWPMS, trains can run more safely and on time.
This partnership will also help in:
| Event | Details |
| Date of agreement | 04th April 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Indian Railways and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation |
| Main Goal | To install Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems |
| What is AWPMS? | A smart machine that checks trains wheels automatically using lasers |
| Number of machines | 4 machines will be installed at different railway places |
| Main Benefits | Faster and safer wheel checks, better train services, less manual work. |
India has many cities known for their unique identity, and some of them are famous…
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to…
In a landmark shift in Pakistan’s military command structure, Field Marshal Asim Munir has been…
India’s Smart Cities Mission (SCM), launched in 2015, is entering its final stretch with an…
Welcome to the November 2025 Edition of the Affairs PDF – your all-inclusive monthly guide to…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced two major liquidity measures, a ₹1 trillion…