International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 05 | May 2023
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AUTOMATED RAILWAY MONITORING SYSTEM Prof. Bharath Bharadwaj B S1, Mr. Bharath H R2, Ms. Roopa B3, Ms. Shruthi M4, Ms. Varsha M5 1 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura 2,3,4,5 Student, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura
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majority of which occur at passive railway crossings. This underscores the importance of implementing an "automatic gate controller" to enhance safety and security for railway travelers.
Telecommunication and computing technologies are crucial in solving real-world problems, particularly in developing countries where issues with railway-level crossings remain prevalent. The consequences of level-crossing accidents can be severe, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and vehicle damage, which can have a significant impact on a country's economy. To address this issue, an IoT-based framework for an automatic railway gate controller has been designed. The primary objective of this framework is to automate the opening and closing of railway gates upon the arrival and departure of trains, respectively, the primary objective of the proposed model is to minimize the occurrence of accidents, especially at unmonitored railway crossings. This system also reduces the time for which the gate remains closed, providing a more efficient and reliable operation. The proposed gate controller is suitable for unmanned level crossings, where accidents are more likely to occur, and manual operation errors can be prevented through the automatic operation of the system. The system operates using an Arduino-based system, which receives input signals from two sensors and sends information to the gate motor driver to open and close the gate. The arrival and departure of trains are monitored, and the gate is operated accordingly. Overall, the implementation of an automatic railway gate controller utilizing IoT technologies has the potential to significantly reduce the number of accidents at level crossings, promoting safer and more efficient transportation.
Unmanned railway crossings are particularly prone to accidents, often caused by the carelessness of road users or the lack of workers. We can leverage the benefits of the proposed model to overcome the challenges faced by the current system. Firstly, it aims to reduce the time for which the gate is kept closed, and secondly, to provide safety to road users by minimizing accidents caused by the carelessness of road users and the errors of gatekeepers. The system uses sensors placed at a distance from the gate to detect train departures. The system operates by transmitting information about the train's departure to a microcontroller that then operates the motor and opens the gate. As a result, the gate is closed for a shorter time compared to manually operated gates since the gate's opening and closing are determined by a telephone call from the previous station. Additionally, the system is highly reliable since it is not subject to manual errors. 1.1 OVERVIEW WITH PROBLEM STATEMENT The main focus of this project is to address the issue of traffic congestion caused by manually operated railway crossing gates. Due to the gates being closed unnecessarily for extended periods, road traffic is significantly increased, exacerbating an already common problem. This project aims to provide a solution that automates the operation of the gates, reducing the amount of time they are closed and thereby minimizing the impact on road traffic. Railroad accidents and fatalities are on the rise in our country, particularly at railway crossings. This is largely due to the fact that the gates are usually manually operated and can cause unnecessary traffic congestion when left closed for no reason. To address this issue, we propose an automated railway gate control system that will help reduce the number of accidents and improve safety at junctions.
Key Words: IoT Technologies, Arduino, Sensors. 1. INTRODUCTION India has the largest railway network in the world, with hundreds of trains operating on its tracks daily. However, it is difficult to stop a moving train immediately in the event of an emergency, resulting in serious consequences such as loss of human life, injury, and damage to railway property. Therefore, railway safety is of utmost importance for rail operations worldwide. Railway safety is particularly crucial in India, where the railway is the cheapest mode of transportation, resulting in an increased likelihood of accidents due to careless manual operations. Currently, the Indian Railways currently has a total of 31,846 level crossings, out of which 18,316 are manned while 1,350 remain unmanned. A survey conducted by the Indian Railway found that 38.2% of total railway accidents in India are crossing accidents, the
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1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT The problem statement for the automated railway monitoring system is that the manual operation of railway gates at junctions is causing unnecessary traffic congestion, which can lead to accidents and result in severe damage to life and property. The need is to design an automated system that can detect the presence of a
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