IoT-Enabled Railway Track Crack Detection System

The proposed IoT-enabled crack detection system enhances railway safety by addressing undetectedrail track cracks that can lead to derailments and economic losses. This innovative solution utilizesautomated anomaly detection, geolocation tracking, and cloud-based analytics through a compactautonomous robotic unit that traverses rail tracks to identify surface and sub-surface defects withhigh precision. Upon detecting a crack, the system generates immediate alerts via audible alarmsand visual signals while transmitting geotagged data to a cloud platform for remote monitoring andpredictive maintenance. Experimental validation demonstrates its effectiveness in ensuring timelydefect detection and localization, significantly mitigating derailment risks and safeguarding lives.