With an emphasis on railway lines that are prone to collisions with elephants, Indian Railways has increased the usage of an artificial intelligence-based intrusion detection system. The device delivers real-time notifications to loco pilots, station masters, and control rooms when it detects animal movement close to tracks using AI-enabled cameras and a Distributed Acoustic System (DAS). Train drivers can slow down or stop in time thanks to these alerts, which are sent out up to 0.5 km beforehand. A 141-kilometer section of the Northeast Frontier Railway has already had the system installed, and it has been functioning well there. Inspired by the outcomes, the Railways has given out more contracts to expand the system over an extra 981 kilometers of susceptible routes.
The AI-based intrusion detection system will now cover 1,122 route kilometers throughout the railway network thanks to the new installations. The endeavor, according to officials, is a part of continuous attempts to lower wildlife casualties, especially elephant deaths, which have been a recurring issue on railway parts that are forested. The goal of the technology-driven strategy is to increase train operational safety as well as animal safety. According to Indian Railways, the expansion ensures safer train operations on environmentally sensitive routes while demonstrating the company’s dedication to wildlife conservation.
