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ITM Web Conf.
Volume 82, 2026
International Conference on NextGen Engineering Technologies and Applications for Sustainable Development (ICNEXTS’25)
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| Article Number | 01012 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Electronics Design | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/itmconf/20268201012 | |
| Published online | 04 February 2026 | |
Clean tracks: Automated hygiene system for Indian railway restrooms
1 Electronics and Communication Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, India
2 Electronics and Communication Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, India
3 Electronics and Communication Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, India
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.
Key words: Sanitation System / UV Sterilization / Railway Hygiene / Public Restroom Monitoring / Water Conservation
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2026
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