.In Austria, railways take a step forward in innovation, announcing the launch of a project using drones to inspect hard-to-reach sections of railway tracks, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Using drones for inspecting railway tracks

ÖBB, in partnership with Frequentis and with the support of Austro Control, becomes the first European railway to receive approval for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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This initiative will enable swift responses to emergencies such as rockfalls or storms in remote railway sections.

Establishing drone bases will allow for quick mobilization, saving human resources when needed.

Drones, following predefined routes, will provide real-time images of the track condition, facilitating informed decision-making.

This will also lead to a reduction in the time spent on visual inspections, minimizing track closures.

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles becomes a crucial element in creating a digital railway, emphasizing the shift towards more efficient and innovative methods of maintaining railway infrastructure.

Photo: ÖBB

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