Train camera detects an abnormal signal inside a railroad crossing JR West develops test introduction January 23 4:40
As railroad crossing accidents occur nationwide, JR West has developed a system in which the on-board camera of the train detects a signal that indicates an anomaly in the railroad crossing and informs the driver of it by voice. I'm going to
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 228 railroad crossings occurred nationwide in FY2018, and JR West operated a high-resolution camera mounted on a train to detect a signal that indicates an anomaly in a railroad crossing to prevent a railroad crossing accident. Has developed a new system to notify the technician by voice.
This means that anomalies in level crossings can be automatically detected even from a location about 600 meters away.
According to JR West, the development of this system is the first in the whole country, so if a driver overlooks a signal, he / she wants to be notified instantly by voice, which will lead to a quick brake operation.
JR West plans to introduce the three trains, including Sanyo Main Line, from the end of this month on a trial basis to verify the effects.