Friday, November 22, 2013

How Observing Railway Tracks May Save Lives

There have been a lot of train related incidents that are responsible for causing many casualties. Though there were measures taken to reduce mishaps but unwarranted weather conditions other reasons did not pay heed to not causing damages and accidents. Therefore a more effective mechanism to keep check on the tracks was developed that recorded data real time.

Known as conditional railway monitoring system, these machines are well equipped to record accurate data as per the type of track that it is installed on. For instance, for the railway bridges that are built on rivers, monitoring devices kept in check the vibration of the rail bridge design and alerted authorities in case of an emergency.  The monitors are also helpful in checking for damages in the tracks on bridges and that whether they will be able to withstand the trains plying over them.

Advanced monitoring systems for railways use sensors that are fitted in the railway tracks at various places. These sensors not only provide data regarding the health of the tracks but data of the trains such as weight, speed and wheel dynamics is also recorded.


With such advancement in the monitoring of tracks as well as trains, there is little scope for a mishap to occur as due to sensors and the device, any problem would be detected beforehand and there will be time to avert a mishap, thereby saving a lot of lives. Almost all railway companies across the world now employ this method which means safer routes and thus, safer travel.

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