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13 August 2026

AI-based surveillance in Indian Railways

This initiative serves as a practical example of technology integration in railway safety and infrastructure management, providing useful context for questions on governance and modernization in the transport sector.

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Notes

  • Indian Railways is deploying AI-powered surveillance cameras at non-interlocked level crossing gates to enhance safety.
  • Non-interlocked gates rely on manual confirmation between the gateman and the Station Master via a private number exchange.
  • The new system uses solar-powered CCTV cameras to provide live video feeds to the Station Master and the engineering control room.
  • The AI system is designed to generate automated alerts if a gate remains open or fails to close within the prescribed timeframe.
  • The initiative follows a July 2025 accident in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, where a train collided with a school van at a manned level crossing that was allegedly left open.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing safety protocols within the Indian railway infrastructure, particularly at non-interlocked level crossings. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary function of the AI-based surveillance system being deployed at non-interlocked level crossing gates by the Indian Railways?

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