Anti-Collision Technology - Railway

Table of Content

Introduction

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Railway Accidents and Statistics

Advantages of HITS Technology

Summary & Conclusion

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Introduction on Railway Safety

o Railways is a Eco-Friendly and Popular mode of Transport in most major
cities of the World.

o Railways provide a Vital Connectivity between Major Commercial Centers.

o Railways have been the engine of economic growth, technical growth and development for World Economy. o The popularity of Railways has also increased the Frequency of Accidents. o Safe transportation of passengers is the key business objective of any transportation system. o All business strategies emanate and strive to achieve an Accident Free System.

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Initiatives for Railway Safety

o Multi-pronged scheme to strengthen railway safety through various automatic devices like anti-collision device, etc. o Rail accidents have reduced remarkably despite substantial increase in gross traffic volumes. o Fire resistant material to be used in coaches. o Unmanned level crossings at busy sections to be manned on a fast track basis. o Integrated security plan drawn up through installation of CCTVs, metal detectors etc.

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Railway Accidents and Statistics

Causes of Rail accidents Collisions * Head-on collision * Rear collision * Obstructions on the line (road vehicles, landslides, avalanches) Derailments * Plain Track * Curved Tracks

INDIA

USA

EU

Cases

Year

Cases

Year

Cases

Year

2,829
1,873 2, 976

2006
2007 2008

295
521 668

2006
2007 2008

769
907 982

2006
2007 2008

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Existing Technology for Railway Safety

Anti Collision Device (ACD) used by Konkan Railways, India
Existing ACD uses both radio frequency and a global positioning system (GPS)

through satellites, whereby a train is brought to a halt if the track ahead is not clear. Anti Collision Device (ACD) is a self-acting microprocessor-based data

communication device installed at the Track Location and in the Signal Station. The ACDs are deployed and linked to 53 stations, 80 manned and 27 unmanned gates, 98 locomotives, 50 guard vans and 179 inclinometer-protected cuttings. The cost of the ACD deployment on KR is approximately Rs 35 crores. The same ACD will be deployed on the rest of the Indian Railways at an estimated cost of Rs

1,600 crores for 64,000 kilometers of rail routes.

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Limitation of Existing Technologies

Existing Anti-Collision Technologies is heavily dependant on GPS ( Global Positioning System) GPS has its own significant limitations due to limitation of the signal reaching all places [e.g. underground tracks, tunnels, under bridges etc). Possibility of failure due to communication problems. Dependant on human interpretation and response.

High cost of implementation and maintenance.

Requires a complex infrastructure. Is limited by the reach of the satellite signals. Depends on the perfect functioning of the satellite. Signal loss in urban areas. Varying accuracies.

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HITS Technology
Detection and Prevention of Head-on collisions and Rear-end collisions. This Intelligent System fitted within the Railway train /locomotive will detect the presence of another train on the same Rail Track. Takes precautionary actions before the damage the occurs at a predefined range of distance. In the event of such danger situations both the trains will stop automatically before the collision occurs without the intervention of the Railway crew. Free from human errors.

HEAD-ON Collision

REAR-END Collision

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HITS Technology
Detection and Prevention of Collisions with Obstacles on the Railway Track This System can detect the presence of any obstacles which can be vulnerable to the train/locomotive at a predefined distance and eliminates the collision with obstacles such as mudslides, rocks, avalanches, trees, etc.

Obstruction/Debris on Rail Track

Detection and Prevention of Railway accidents by Derailing The intelligent system can detect and prevent the damages due to derailing of railway tracks. Derailing may happen due to metal fatigue, destructive activities by terrorists, natural disasters such as earthquake, hurricanes, flood etc.

Rail Track Derailment

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Features of HITS Technology

This technology will stop the collision of trains. Reduces the risk of collision with Road vehicles at level crossings. Eliminates collision with obstacles especially in case of mudslides (rocks, debris ) lying on the tracks. This intelligent system is placed within the Locomotive of the Train. This system works automatically and is independent of human action and error. This can be easily installed not requiring a complex infrastructure. Independent of GPS, satellite navigation, etc. Automatically brings a train or trains to a halt if there is a danger of collision. Controls the speed of the train according to the Track conditions. Can detect damaged or weakened tracks, that can happen due to metal fatigue or

Terrorist attack.
Enhances the safety system substantially. Cost effective solution.
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Comparison of HITS Technology

GPS enabled ACD
Dependant on antennae for receiving signals from GPS
It works on predetermined range of railway track.

HITS
Not dependant, no antennae.
It works on any railway track.

Installation of the system is required in several Installed only in the engines [sources of locations, in stations also, over the whole power] predetermined track. Complicated infrastructure required by a GPS network. Simple infrastructure as Device will be in the Train or Locomotive.

Collision detection within 3kms. distance.

Cannot identify broken, damaged, derailed tracks. Does not take precautionary measures during natural disasters. Cannot control the speed of the train.

No restriction of range. It can be customized.

Detects the condition and quality of the track. Takes precautionary actions substantially increasing the level of safety. Controls the speed which can be predetermined according to the age of the track and ground conditions.

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Advantages of HITS Technology

NO satellite towers, Infrared, LASER, RADAR or GPS use. System placed within the Locomotive of the Train. No Communication problems

Human Interference Avoided

Cost effective and yes BRILLIANT

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Summary & Conclusion

HITS Technology is a Revolutionary Concept for Rail safety.

Suitable for Metro (underground railway system),Inter-city and High-Speed Rail Network.
Operational on all Rail Gauges (Meter, Broad, Narrow and Standard Gauges). Economical for Rail Operators by preventing accidents and cutting loses. Cheaper than conventional Anti-collision devices. HITS TECHNOLOGY WILL BE A BOON TO HIGHLY CONGESTED Rail routes like the Eastern suburban route in the U.S.A and the CONGESTED RAIL NETWORK of Indian Railways.

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