Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has introduced an Artificial Intelligence-powered robotic surveillance platform, DSC ARJUN, to strengthen railway security, improve passenger safety and support Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel with advanced technology.

The robotic security platform, officially named Dedicated Security Chassis Advanced Railway Junction Under Network Enabled Surveillance (DSC ARJUN), was unveiled in the presence of the General Manager of East Coast Railway, senior railway officials and RPF officers.

According to East Coast Railway, the launch marks a major step in creating a technology-driven security ecosystem across its network. The platform integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to provide continuous surveillance and intelligent monitoring at railway stations.

Designed as a force multiplier for the Railway Protection Force, DSC ARJUN is equipped with several advanced features, including AI-based facial recognition, real-time crowd analytics, passenger head counting, unattended baggage detection, suspicious activity detection, live video streaming, public address announcements and instant alert generation. These capabilities are expected to improve situational awareness, enable faster decision-making and support preventive as well as evidence-based policing.

The robot can be deployed in various locations within railway stations, including platforms, concourses, booking offices, waiting halls, circulating areas, parking lots, parcel offices and other sensitive locations requiring enhanced surveillance. Railway officials said it will help monitor passenger movement during peak hours, prevent crime, protect railway assets and assist emergency response during incidents such as fires, medical emergencies and security threats.

East Coast Railway said the initiative builds on earlier efforts to introduce robotic policing in Indian Railways. The journey began in 2020 when Central Railway developed Captain ARJUN during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist frontline railway personnel. Later, East Coast Railway deployed the humanoid robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam Railway Station on January 23, 2026. DSC ARJUN represents the next phase by combining AI-enabled surveillance with advanced analytics in a comprehensive security platform.

Highlighting the significance of the initiative, East Coast Railway said technology is reshaping railway policing and that DSC ARJUN will strengthen the capabilities of RPF personnel by enabling proactive security management, improving situational awareness and enhancing passenger confidence across the railway network.

Railway officials said the deployment of DSC ARJUN reflects East Coast Railway's commitment to building a safer, smarter and more passenger-centric railway system while safeguarding critical railway infrastructure.