Matrix Geo Solutions Limited has been awarded a project to deploy Digital Twin technology for a new broad gauge railway corridor in collaboration with the Ajmer Division of Indian Railways, marking a significant step towards integrating advanced geospatial and digital engineering technologies into railway infrastructure development.
The mandate covers the proposed rail corridor connecting Taranga Hill and Abu Road via Ambaji. The project will utilise geospatial intelligence and 3D digital modelling to support railway alignment planning, infrastructure design, and engineering analysis.
As part of the assignment, Matrix Geo will conduct drone-based LiDAR aerial surveys along the proposed route to capture high-precision terrain and environmental data. The surveys will generate detailed topographic maps, digital elevation models, and orthophoto mosaics, which will serve as the foundational dataset for project planning and analysis.
The company will also develop a comprehensive 3D Digital Twin of the existing terrain and surrounding ecosystem, incorporating roads, buildings, vegetation, utility infrastructure, and water bodies to create a highly detailed virtual representation of the corridor.
In addition, Matrix Geo will prepare a separate 3D model of the proposed railway corridor to Level of Development (LOD) 200 standards. The model will include critical infrastructure elements such as formation width, toe lines, bridges, tunnels, and station structures, enabling planners and engineers to simulate and refine designs before execution begins.
The project will also feature aerial simulations and flythrough visualisations of the proposed alignment to assist stakeholder reviews, project communication, and decision-making. According to the company, the use of Digital Twin technology is expected to improve route optimisation, reduce construction-stage rework, and strengthen coordination among project teams while also supporting future operations and maintenance planning.
Commenting on the development, Amit Sharma, Whole-Time Director of Matrix Geo Solutions, stated that the initiative combines high-accuracy data with advanced 3D modelling to improve planning efficiency and create a reliable digital foundation for long-term railway infrastructure management.
The project reflects the growing adoption of drone-based surveying, Digital Twin platforms, and geospatial technologies across India’s infrastructure sector, particularly in railway modernisation projects where precision planning and data-driven execution are becoming increasingly important.
