ISRO-chips to alert users at unmanned level crossings
25th June, 2017Category:
ISRO has developed Satellite-based chip systems to alert road users at unmanned level crossings about approaching trains and also help in tracking train movement on a real-time basis.On a pilot basis, the Mumbai and Guwahati Rajdhani trains will be equipped with this system.
Road users will be warned by hooters once a train approaches an unmanned level crossing as railways are installing ISRO-developed integrated circuit (IC) chips on locomotives of trains.
Safety at unmanned level crossings is a cause of serious concern for railways and the public transporter is exploring various ways to address the issue.
There are about 10,000 unmanned railway crossings in the country which account for around 40 per cent of accidents involving the railways.
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