Smart Railway Platform with Train Arrival Detection

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Abstract

Indian Railways contributes a major share in our country’s economy. It helps to mobilize goods and passengers throughout the nation, contributing a remarkable part to India’s development. Public safety is of utmost important in the transportation sector, particularly in stations. One of the main disadvantages of Indian railway stations during peak hours, it becomes more rush and difficult for senior citizens and Persons with disabilities (PWD) to use the staircase and elevators. So, they are crossing the platforms through tracks and they walk much distance from one end to another end, and during the time of crossing, accidents may occur. After analyzing the problem statement, a Smart Railway Platform (SRP) is proposed in response to the difficulties faced by senior citizens and PWD. This creative design uses a microcontroller-driven retractable bridge connecting the two main platforms. The advanced sensors detect the approaching and departing trains, and it communicates through RF technology to Arduino and servo motor, resulting in the opening and closing of the mobile bridge. The SRP aims to improve the safety of passengers and also make them more comfortable, which is especially advantageous for persons with mobility issues.

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Keywords

RF Technology, Mobile bridge, Sensors, Smart Railway Platform