AI-powered cameras to trigger alerts if level crossing gates remain open
Indian Railways is installing AI-powered CCTV cameras at non-interlocked level crossings to monitor gate status in real-time. This initiative aims to prevent accidents by alerting officials if gates remain open when they should be closed.
Why it matters
The implementation of AI in critical infrastructure safety is a major step toward reducing preventable rail-related fatalities.
The Indian Railways is set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance cameras at non-interlocked level crossing gates to prevent accidents and strengthen the safety of train operations.
In a non-interlocked level crossing, once a train is cleared to proceed from the nearest railway station, the gateman is responsible for closing and locking the gate and confirming its closure to the Station Master by exchanging a private number (PN), railway sources said. At present, the Station Master has to rely largely on the gateman’s confirmation, as there is no direct means of verifying whether the gate has actually been closed.
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