Clean tracks: Automated hygiene system for Indian railway restrooms
Abstract
The hygiene of toilets in railways presents an ongoing challenge. This paper introduces Clean Tracks, a fully automated sanitization system using ultraviolet sterilization along with hydrogen sulphide (H2S) sensors and smoke/alcohol sensors. Automated flushing and sensor monitoring with proactive maintenance notifications is facilitated in real-time, resulting in more proactive management of toilet hygiene. The findings show that the toilet system was effective in reducing odor, microbial burdens, and increasing user satisfaction and offers a new scalable, smart sanitation option for railways.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Arduino and IoT Applications
Industrial Automation and Control Systems
Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ITM Web of Conferences
- Volume
- 82
- Pages
- 01012–01012
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN