railway safety
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European Patent Awarded to Rail Vision for Locomotive Imaging System
Rail Vision (RVSN) received a European patent for its locomotive imaging tech, enhancing sampling of regions of interest (SROI). The system uses train-mounted cameras and processing to capture and analyze visual data. It features a tracking module for rail detection, safety margin definition, and braking distance calculation. By focusing on specific regions, the system achieves higher sampling rates, enabling earlier hazard detection and faster response, improving railway safety and efficiency. This strengthens Rail Vision’s position in the railway safety technology market.
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Multiple Casualties as Overcrowded Indian Train Passengers Fall From Cars
On June 9th in Mumbai, India, passengers fell from an overcrowded local train, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Railway authorities attribute the incident to overcrowding and potential entanglement due to the close proximity of moving trains. An investigation is underway, with plans to implement automatic door-closing systems. This tragedy underscores safety concerns within India’s vast, aging rail network, which experiences frequent accidents despite recent improvements.
