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TRAIN SAFETY AUTOMATION WITH

REAL-TIME ALERTS

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

DEPARTMENT OF Pr. SHIMPEE SEEMA
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING GROUP-4
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GROUP MEMBER

 AMAN KUMAR  DEEPAK KUMAR

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 MD. KAIF SOHAIL  CHANDAN KUMAR

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CONTENT
 INTRODUCTION
 LITERATURE REVIEW
 OBJECTIVE
 COMPONENT USED
 BLOCK DIAGRAM
 WORKING PRINCIPAL
 FLOW CHART
 PROJECT SIMULATION
 APPLICATION
 CONCLUSSION
 FUTURE WORK
 REFERENCES
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INTRODUCTION

 Indian Railways, spanning 115,000 km, faces critical safety challenges due to human errors in
railway crossings, track cracks, and fire hazards.

 To address these issues, our project introduces automation in railway operations. An automated
railway gate system using IR sensors and a motorized mechanism enhances efficiency by
reducing accidents and delays.

 Additionally, track crack detection is improved through a wired network that identifies breaks,
immediately alerts authorities via SMS, and provides GPS-based location updates on an IoT
platform for real-time monitoring.
 This ensures prompt maintenance and prevents integrated to identify potential hazards in real time. Upon detection, automatic alerts are
sent to railway authorities, ensuring quick response and minimizing damage. By combining railway derailments. To further enhance railway
safety, fire and smoke detection sensors are gate automation, track monitoring, and fire detection, this system significantly improves safety,
reduces human intervention, and ensures smooth railway operations with timely maintenance.
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LITERATURE REVIEW
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1. Nilisha Patil, Dipak kumar Shahare, Designing of Improved Monitoring Automated system using PIR & Ultrasonic sensors,
Shreya Hanwate, Pranali Bagde, System for Crack Detection on Railway GPS, and GSM for track fault and object detection.
Karuna Kamble, Prof. Manoj Titre Tracks (April 2021)

2. AnushreeB.S,Priyasha Purkayastha, Detection of Crack in Railway Track Ultrasonic-based crack detection, sends fault location
Anjali Girgire, Anjana K, Ruma Sinha using Ultrasonic Sensors (May 2017) via GSM, works day & night.

3. Rahul Singh, Leena Sharma, Vandana Automatic Railway Track Crack Uses Ultrasonic sensors, GSM, GPS, and Arduino to
Singh, Vivek Kr. Singh Detection System (May 2020) detect track cracks and prevent derailments.

4. Nilisha Patil et al. Designing of Improved Monitoring PIR & Ultrasonic sensors, GPS, GSM for track fault
System for Crack Detection on Railway and object detection.
Tracks (2021)
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OBJECTIVE

 Automated Railway Fire Detection uses ARDUINO MEGA (ATmega2560) for system control.

 Automated alerts notify railway authorities for quick response and maintenance actions.

 IR sensor detects train movement to automate gate operations via servo motor.

 Fire detection system enhances railway safety by detecting hazards in real-time.

 Crack detection system uses IoT and GSM for alerts.

 LED and buzzer activate when cracks are detected on tracks.

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COMPONENT USED

 ARDUINO UNO  MOTOR DRIVER  GSM MODULE

Fig. 1: Arduino UNO Fig. 2: L293d Driver Fig. 3: SIM 900 GSM

The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller A motor driver is an electronic A GSM module enables wireless
board with ATmega328P, 14 digital device that controls motor speed and communication, allowing
I/O pins, 6 analog inputs, and USB direction, enabling microcontrollers microcontrollers to send and receive
support, ideal for automation, IoT, and to interface with DC motors, stepper SMS, make calls, and transmit data
sensor-based projects. motors, or servo motors efficiently. over mobile networks for remote
monitoring and control.
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COMPONENT USED

 LCD DISPLAY  SENSOR  BUZZER

Fig. 4: 16x2 LCD Display HD44780 Fig. 5: IR Sensor, flame Sensor Fig. 6: Buzzer
An LCD display is an electronic An IR sensor detects objects and A buzzer is an audio signaling
screen that visually presents data, motion using infrared radiation, while device that produces sound alerts,
commonly used in embedded a flame sensor identifies fire by commonly used in embedded
systems to show messages, sensor detecting specific infrared wavelengths systems for notifications,
readings, and system status in real emitted by flames. warnings, alarms.
time.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM

POWER
SUPPLY
SENSO
R D LCD

ARDUINO
BUZZE UNO MOTOR
R
IR SENSOROR
GSM IOT

FLAME SENSOROR

MOTOR DRIVER
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WORKING PRINCIPAL

 The Automatic Railway Safety System detects fire, smoke, and track cracks, triggering alarm-driven events to ensure
passenger safety. When a fire is detected, the system activates a motor-controlled braking mechanism or chain-pulling
system, stopping the train to prevent further damage. A buzzer alerts nearby passengers to take precautionary actions, and
an SMS is sent to railway authorities for quick response and evacuation measures.

 Additionally, the system integrates track crack detection using IoT, GPS, and GSM modules. If a crack is detected, an
LED and buzzer activate, and the system sends real-time location data to railway authorities for immediate track
maintenance. Cloud integration enables remote monitoring and automated alerts, ensuring efficient railway infrastructure
management.

 This microcontroller and sensor-based system provides a robust, automated railway safety mechanism, preventing fire-
related hazards and railway accidents caused by track cracks.
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FLOW CHART

Fig. 8: Program Algorithm

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PROJECT SIMULATION

Fig. 9: Simulation
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APPLICATION

 Railway Transportation – Enhances passenger and infrastructure safety by detecting fires, smoke, and track cracks
in real time.
 Disaster Management – Helps emergency response teams by providing early fire and accident alerts for quick
action.
 Smart City Infrastructure – Integrates with IoT-based railway monitoring systems for improved urban
transportation safety.
 Industrial Safety – Can be adapted for fire detection and structural monitoring in industries with high-risk
environments.
 Military and Defense – Ensures safe transportation of troops and equipment by detecting track anomalies and fire
hazards.
 Mining and Tunnel Operations – Applied in underground railway networks to detect fires and track damage,
preventing accidents.
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CONCLUSION

The automation of the railway fire detection system is used in this project to enhance safety and prevent accidents.
Fires on railway tracks and trains can cause significant damage and loss of life. Automating fire detection ensures quick
response and minimizes risks. We've created a low-cost, low-power embedded system that improves railway safety by
detecting fires in real-time. The IoT-based fire detection device quickly identifies fire hazards and sends the location
via GSM to the appropriate department for immediate action.

Advantages:

 A combination of manual wireless control and sensor-based detection can enhance operational efficiency.

 The system can be implemented more efficiently by incorporating a more advanced sensor network.
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FUTURE WORK

 Incorporate a Wi-Fi module for real-time data transmission, enabling faster communication and remote control of safety
systems.

 Integrate railway track crack detection with machine learning for better fault analysis and preventive maintenance.

 Enhance fire detection accuracy by integrating advanced thermal and smoke sensors for real-time monitoring.

 Expand IoT capabilities for remote monitoring and automated alerts through cloud-based data management.

 Develop a mobile application for railway authorities to receive instant alerts and take immediate action.

 Implement AI-based analytics to predict potential fire hazards and improve response time.
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REFERENCES

 [1] E Amarnatha Reddy, Ilaiah Kavati, K Srinivas Rao, G Kiran Kumar “A SECURE RAILWAY CROSSING SYSTEM USING
IOT”, Volume 5 Issue 9 (IEEE-2017).

 [2] Dr.Velayutham.R, Sangeethavani.T, undaralakshmi.K,“CONTROLLING RAILWAY GATES USING SMART PHONES BY

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 [3]Miss. Sandhya Sharma, (Prof.) Dr. Neetesh Kumar Gupta“A GENETIC APPROACH TO SEGMENT AND DETECT CRACK
IN RAIL TRACK”, ISSN: 2319-8753, Volume 7, Issue 5 (IEEE-2019).

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DIRECTIONAL TRAIN TRACKING WITH ALARMING SYSTEM USING PRINCIPLES OF IOT”, (IEEE-2019).

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