Smart System to Prevent Accidents at Railway Crossings

Varsha Gangurde

Pudhari

Nashik Edition

Apr 27, 2026 Page No. 05

Smart System to Prevent Accidents at Railway Crossings

Innovative Solution Using Sensors, Project by Students of Shahu Polytechnic

Nashik : Anjali Raut

Students from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at MVPS’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic have made a significant contribution to railway safety by developing a project named “Smart Railway Crossing and Obstacle Detection System.” Through this project, an effective combination of an automated railway gate control system and an instant obstacle detection system at railway crossings has been realized.

The female students developed two important subsystems. With the help of ultrasonic sensors, obstacles on the railway tracks are detected and immediate notifications are sent to the train pilot. Additionally, the process of automatically opening and closing the railway gates using loco sensors installed at the crossing is implemented. Guidance from Prof. G.B. Dhangale and Head of Department Prof. P.G. Deshmukh proved crucial during testing. Furthermore, to make the system more reliable, the project was enhanced using weight control system mechanisms. Students Gayatri Katre, Chaitali Gurav, Vedika Kakar, and Vedika Kedar successfully completed this project. Principal Prof. Prashant Patil congratulated all the students.

How the Smart System Works:

  • Modern microcontrollers and ultrasonic sensors measure train speed, automatically closing and opening the railway gate accordingly.

  • If any obstacle is found on the track, the system immediately alerts the train pilot. A key feature of this system is that it operates fully automatically, minimizing human intervention.

  • By eliminating human error, safety at railway crossings increases. Additionally, wireless communication allows info-control to send alert data to the control room.

Quotes & Statements:

“Students completed this project successfully with curiosity and hard work; it is an excellent example of their creativity.”

— Prof. G.B. Dhangale, Project Guide

“Encouraging innovative ideas fosters overall student development.”

— Prof. P.G. Deshmukh, Head of Department

“We are confident that this project will help prevent railway accidents.”

— Vedika Kakad, Student

“This project has boosted the confidence of students, and work will continue on similar innovative projects in the future.”

— Dr. D.D. Lokhande, Education Officer

“This project was presented across five colleges. We are overjoyed to have won a trophy prize at Guru Gobind Singh College.”

— Chaitali Gurav, Student

“In the Smart Railway Crossing and Obstacle Detection System, sensors are installed on trains so that obstacles can be detected kilometers away, allowing the train’s speed to be reduced.”

— Vedika Kedar, Student

“After conducting research on safety systems, it was found that many accidents happen at crossings. The system designed for safety will definitely prove useful.”

— Gayatri Katre, Student