AI-powered cameras to trigger alerts if level crossing gates remain open

Indian Railways plans to install AI-powered surveillance cameras at non-interlocked level crossing gates to enhance safety and prevent accidents. In non-interlocked crossings, gatemen are responsible for closing and locking the gate, which they confirm to the Station Master via a private number. Presently, the Station Master relies heavily on the gateman's confirmation, as there is no way to verify if the gate has actually been closed.

To tackle this issue, advanced solar-powered CCTV cameras will be installed at all non-interlocked level crossings, providing live video feeds to the Station Master and the engineering control room for real-time monitoring. General Managers of Zonal Railways are directed to introduce AI-based alerting features, triggering alerts if a gate remains open or is not closed within the required timeframe.

This system aims to generate alerts when a level crossing gate is open, enabling timely intervention by the Station Master and engineers. The tragic incident in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, where three children were killed after a train hit a school van at a manned level crossing on July 8, 2025, has prompted this safety measure.