Case Studyoptical fibre sensingelephant detectionrailway infrastructurewildlife mitigation
Railways Build Underpasses To Protect Elephants
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Palakkad Division of Southern Railway plans to construct more than two underpasses for wild elephants along the twin single lines through Solakkarai reserve forest in the Madukkarai range, announced February 22, 2026. Two underpasses built in 2023–24 are already used, while a ₹20 crore optical-fibre elephant intrusion detection system with AI analytics is testing over 35 km to reduce train collisions.
Key Points
- 1Construct new underpasses on both A and B lines to enable safe elephant crossings.
- 2Install optical-fibre EIDS with AI analytics across 35 km, costing ₹20 crore, for intrusion alerts.
- 3Reduce collisions and fatalities, prompting speed limits, fencing, and monitoring integration for operators.
Scoring Rationale
Local AI-driven deployment increases actionability, but regional scope and modest novelty limit broader industry impact.
Sources
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