# Delhi Metro deploys AI systems to spot faults before delays 2026-08-07T18:55:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has introduced AI-based systems to monitor critical infrastructure and improve reliability. The systems cover overhead wires, train wheels, axle bearings and track circuits, and have been deployed on the Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Magenta, Green and Violet lines. Technologies include a Pantograph Collision Detection System, video monitoring of overhead wires, and automatic wheel profile and axle bearing temperature monitoring. The corporation said the systems aim to reduce delays, minimise on-track maintenance and optimise manpower. DMRC plans to introduce more AI technologies through collaboration with domain experts and specialised training for staff. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Tags: AI, Delhi Metro, DMRC, infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, rail safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-metro-deploys-ai-systems-to-spot-faults-before-delays/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-metro-deploys-ai-systems-to-spot-faults-before-delays/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.