Intelligent Railway Track Crack Detection System

Rail transport is widely utilized due to its cost-effectiveness and speed for public travel. Accidents can occur due to small issues like track failures, obstacles, and inadequate maintenance. A reliable crack detection system is crucial for improved security and inspections. The primary objectives of this proposed research project are to create a system that can efficiently locate, inspect, and report any cracks or metallic damage to the relevant authorities. Included in the proposed robot are two infrared transmitters, an Arduino Mega 2560 model, a Global Positioning System, a Global System for Mobile Communication module, and ultrasonic equipment for track detection. The IR transmitter and receiver will be responsible for identifying any cracks present on the tracks. Signals from ultrasonic and IR sensors are received by the Arduino Mega, after which the GPS and GSM modules send out an alert message with the longitude coordinates of the area to the appropriate authority.