Railway track crack detection system using arduino

Abstract: In India, rail is one of the most frequently used means of transport, the fourth largest railway congregation in the world. Although the Indian railways are undergoing an exceptional boom, some of the main problems, such as the problem at the gate crossing, the fire disasters and the problem on the road that remains unattended and causes derailment, remain afflicted. Due to changes in the season the slopes contract and extend. Because of that, cracks on the track can develop. This proposed system detects the cracks and obstacles on the track via sensors and uses a GSM and GPS module to alert the control room via an SMS.

Keywords: Arduino, Ultrasonic sensor, IR sensor, GSM module, GPS module, DC motor, L293D motor drive