Elephant detection system in Palakkad–Madukkarai rail section inspected
Southern Railway's Additional General Manager Vipin Kumar conducted an inspection of the Palakkad–Madukkarai railway section. The focus was on the implementation of the Elephant Intrusion Detection System to prevent train-elephant collisions. Kumar also reviewed infrastructure projects and visited the AI-based control room monitoring elephant movements near the railway tracks.
- ▪Vipin Kumar inspected the Palakkad–Madukkarai railway section on Saturday.
- ▪The inspection focused on measures to prevent train-elephant collisions along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border.
- ▪Kumar reviewed the ongoing implementation of the Elephant Intrusion Detection System and visited the AI-based control room.
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Southern Railway Additional General Manager Vipin Kumar inspected the Palakkad–Madukkarai railway section on Saturday and reviewed measures being implemented to prevent train–elephant collisions along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border.During the inspection, he reviewed the ongoing implementation of the Elephant Intrusion Detection System (EIDS), inspected key installations and monitored operations at EIDS control rooms. He also visited the Tamil Nadu Forest Department’s AI-based control room engaged in monitoring elephant movement near railway tracks.Mr.
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