evidence: Indian Railways (IR) has adopted digitalisation across various spheres of its operations. Passenger information systems, train signalling, ticketing, computerised wagon allocation systems, real-time monitoring, traffic management, etc. are currently the key applications of digitalisation in the sector. Further, IR is planning to deploy artificial intelligence with a view to increasing the overall operational efficiency of the railway sector. [...] The digitalisation of railway services and databases in India is an ongoing process. In order to become aatmanirbhar, the Indian rail industry must strive to develop indigenous technology and delve into its enormous potential to provide smart solutions for safety, security, connectivity, seamless operation and sustainability. Technological advancements such as electrified routes and advanced signalling systems have increased the capacity of railway infrastructure. There is reportedly a need for increased usage of technology for crack detection without using trackmen. This is because manual detection is rarely 100 per cent accurate, especially at night. Digitalisation will help the railway sector finally resolve complaints about reliability and insufficient capacity, and help enhance the operational capabilities of both the passenger and freight segments.