Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

AGMR College of Engineering and Technology, Varur.

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

Mini Project (22ECP386)

Synopsis on

“Railway Track Crack Detection”

Under the Guidance of
Prof. Vinayak Jadhav
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Electroincs &Communication Engineering, AGMRCET, Varur

Presentation by
Ms. Samiksha Chougule [2AV22EC039]
Ms. Shreya Vibhuti [2AV22EC045]
Ms. Shweta A S [2AV22EC048]
Mr. Ronakh M [2AV23EC405]

Academic Year 2024-25

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Contents

• Introduction
• Literature Survey
• Problem Statement
• Objectives
• Block Diagram/ Flow diagram
• Hardware/ software to use
• References

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Introduction

Railway transportation plays a pivotal role in our country's connectivity, yet it is disheartening
to note that the susceptibility of our railway tracks poses a significant concern. The current state
of these tracks has led to a considerable number of accidents annually, resulting in tragic
consequences and the loss of numerous lives.

Through this proposed system, the primary challenge lies in the absence of and
efficient and cost-effective technology for detecting rail track issues, compounded by
inadequate maintenance practices that seriously threaten human safety. This approach utilizes
some basic components, including Arduino Nano, L298N driver, IR sensors, GPS, and
ESP8266, to create a sophisticated system capable of autonomously navigating a vehicle along
a railway track while detecting potential structural issues. The primary focus of this project is
developing a robust track detection mechanism employing infrared (IR) sensors strategically
placed to identify cracks and irregularities on the railway track [2]. Using a dual sensor setup,
the system can differentiate between intact tracks and those requiring attention, facilitating
proactive maintenance efforts.

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LITERATURE SURVEY

Title Year Authors Key Lines

of paper
 Detecting crack
Anusha B S, without human
Detection of crack in Priyasha intervention
railway track using Purkayastha,
2017 ,Anjali ,Anjan ,Ruma Send locations of
ultrasonic sensors 

faults authorised
person

B. Siva Ram krishna,  Based on IR

sensors,Bluetooth
Railway track Fault 2018 D.Seshendia,
Fault detection
detection system G Govinda Raj


with help of
Sensors

A. Rizvi  Image processing

using sensors
Crack detection using 2020 P Khan
Detecting location
image processing D Ahmad


using GPS

Designing of Nilisha Patil  Based on Micro

improved monitoring controller
Dipakkumar shahare
system for crack  Also identify
detection on railway 2021 Shreya hanwatel
moving object or
tracks animal on track

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Problem statement
The Transportation of train continually depends on railway tracks (rails) only. If there's
a crack in these rails, it creates a significant problem. Most of the accidents within the train are
caused a major cracks within the railway tracks, that can't be simply known. A major it takes
longer to rectify this downside. So as to avoid this downside, we have a tendency to be using
the crack detector golem that detects the crack within the rails and offers an alarm.

Objectives
The objective of the project is:

• The key takes away from data is that initiatives that the potential for human errors such
as automated inspection and asset monitoring techniques, replacement of over-aged
assets (tracks, signaling).

• Besides crack detection, this project also aims at detecting obstacles present on the
railway track in order to prevent railway accidents.

• Reduces the need for manpower.

• Provides real-time monitoring of and detection of any crack or objects on railway tracks
and in case of detection sends

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Block diagram

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FLOW CHART

Hardware to use
ESP6266
GPS
Ultrasonic senors
Motor driver
Ardunio uno

Software to use
Arduino IDE

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References
1. Detection of Crack in Railway Track using Ultrasonic Sensors Author- Anushree B.S,
Priyasha Purkayastha, Anjali Girgire, Anjana K,Ruma Sinha. Published-May 2017
2. . B. Siva Ram Krishna, D. Seshendia, G. Govinda Raja, T. Sudharshan and K. Srikanth,
"Railway Track Fault DetectionSystem By Using IR Sensors And Blutooth(2018)

3. .A. Rizvi, P. Khan and D. Ahmad, "Crack Detection In Railway Track Using Image
Processing", International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas andInnovations in
Technology(2019)

4. P.Navaraj, "Crack Detection System For Railway Track By Using Ultrasonic And Pir
Sensor", vol. 2020

5. Designing of Improved Monitoring System for Crack Detection on Railway Tracks

Author- Nilisha Patil , Dipakkumar Shahare , Shreya Hanwate1 , Published-April 2021

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Batch No. 8
Finalized Title “Railway Track Crack Detection”
Batch Details Samiksha Chougule 2AV22EC039
Shreya Vibhuti 2AV22EC045
Shweta A S 2AV22EC048
Ronakh M 2AV23EC405
Guide Comments

Review
CommitteComments
Review Committee
Signatures

Signature:
Guide Mini Project Coordinator HOD, ECE

Dr. Kunjan D. Shinde Prof. Basavaraj D. Goudar

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