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Shri R. Rajagopal, Member Railway Board

Shri R. Rajagopal

Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Railway Board

Ministry of Railways, Government of India

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About the Speaker

Shri R. Rajagopal is a senior Indian Railway Service (IRS) officer serving as Member (Traction & Rolling Stock) on the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India - one of the highest technical positions in Indian Railways. He oversees the entire technological advancement of rolling stock, traction systems, and locomotive technologies across the Indian Railways network.

His expertise spans AI-driven advancements in traction systems, predictive maintenance of rolling stock, and integration of intelligent systems for operational efficiency. His leadership directly shapes India's railway modernisation agenda and AI adoption at scale.

Session at Bharat AI Expo 2026

"AI-Driven Innovation in Rolling Stock and Traction: The Future of Indian Railways"

This session will explore how AI and machine learning are being deployed to transform rolling stock management, traction efficiency, and predictive maintenance across India's 68,000+ km railway network. The speaker will outline the Ministry of Railways' AI adoption roadmap and highlight case studies of successful AI deployments in locomotive health monitoring and energy optimisation.

Areas of Expertise

Rolling Stock Technology Traction Systems AI in Railway Operations Predictive Maintenance Railway Policy Locomotive AI Energy Optimisation Ministry of Railways

Meet Shri R. Rajagopal at Bharat AI Expo 2026

15 October 2026 · Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, India

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