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NDTV
18-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
3 Elephants Die After Being Hit By Train While Crossing Railway Track In Bengal
Three elephants were hit by a train while crossing a railway track near Bastola railway station in West Bengal. Two baby elephants and one adult died on the spot. A herd of seven elephants was crossing the track when the train on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar railway section rammed three elephants, and four got stuck near the ones who died. The elephants most likely came from the Jhargram forest in West Bengal's Kharagpur. The track was cleared in the morning, and the bodies of the elephants were lifted by a crane, but the incident is not a one-off. Several cases have been reported from many states where elephants died while crossing train tracks, bringing focus on safe corridors for animals to cross roads and train tracks in wildlife areas. These crossings are often referred to as death traps, as the absence of alert systems leads to incidents when wild animals like elephants, which migrate in search of food and a suitable habitat, as seasons change. Their migration is more common than that of other wild animals. Though steps are being taken to use technology to identify such hotspots to alert train drivers whenever animals are crossing railway tracks. In Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Assam, and Uttarakhand, artificial intelligence is being used to provide a clear view of a herd of elephants moving in a specific direction. The AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) detects the presence of elephants on railway tracks using Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS). The system components include an optical fibre hardware and pre-installed signatures of elephant locomotion. The system alerts loco pilots, station masters and the control room about the movement of elephants in the track's proximity, for taking preventive action promptly. It helps save the lives of animals, but a large-scale implementation across India remains. Recently, a train was stopped for two hours when a mother elephant was giving birth on a railway track. Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav shared the video and updated that the railways and the environment ministry have identified 110 sensitive spots after surveying 3,500 km of railway tracks in the country. In March this year, the Centre said several measures have been taken to protect wildlife on tracks. To prevent the movement of wild animals near railway tracks, innovative Honey Bee buzzer devices have been installed at level crossings. The sound created by this device acts as a repellent to move elephants away from the railway track. Thermal vision cameras are being used to detect wild animals on a straight track during night or when the visibility is poor. These cameras alert loco pilots of the presence of wild animals.
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Southern Railways to rollout optical fibre system to detect wild elephants near tracks
COIMBATORE: The Southern Railway is set to introduce an optical fibre-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent wild elephant deaths in train collisions in the Madukkarai forest range in Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas in Kerala. Already, subways have been constructed and railway tracks have been fenced using old rails in the Madukkarai forest to prevent elephants from getting hit by trains. Under the new initiative, underground optical fibre cable (OFC) has been laid on a 120km stretch between Kottekkad and Walayar (both in Palakkad district), and Walayar and Madukkarai (in Coimbatore district). Once the elephant walks over or near the cable, an immediate alert will be sent to the loco pilots and station managers within the 40 km Palakkad and Madukkarai stretch. Upon receiving it, the loco pilots have to reduce the speed of the trains to prevent wild elephants from getting hit. In the first phase, the divisional railway officials handed over 50 tablets to loco pilots on which alerts will be sent directly. 'The cables were laid one meter under the earth as well as 15-20m away on both sides of the railway track between Kottekkad and Madukkarai to ensure safe access for wild elephants. The total project cost is `20 crore between the above-said areas where the wild elephant movements are high. We have adopted OFC-based distributed acoustic sensing AI technology. We have been conducting a trial run, and it will be commissioned within the next few weeks,' said a senior official of the Southern Railway.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
AI-based Intrusion Detection System to be installed to protect elephants from train accidents in Jharkhand
RANCH: Chakradharpur (CKP) Division under South Eastern Railway is all set to install an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Elephant Intrusion Detection System (EIDS) soon to prevent elephants from being mowed down by the speeding trains in Jharkhand. The Intrusion Detection System, for which a successful trail was completed recently along the Barabamboo-Chakradharpur-Lotapahar section, detects the presence of elephants close to the rail track and informs the loco pilots on time so that they can 'slow down' the speeding train. Two elephants, Jyoti and Sonu, were arranged from 'Vantara' for the testing to assess the impact of EIDS. The system will operate through fibre optics and sensors. This step will prove to be very crucial in the Kolhan region, where a large number of elephants cross railway tracks regularly and many of them are hit by trains and killed. The system has been developed by Indian Railways in association with the Forest Department. The railway officials have identified such spots where elephants move frequently and will install the system at such places. According to Railway officials, the system works within a radius of 30 meters on both sides of the railway track. When a herd of elephants comes within the radius, the system immediately sends an alert to the nearest station master. 'The station master will inform the train driver through the wireless system, after which the speed of the train is slowed down,' said Senior DCM Adiyta Kumar Chaudhary.
Digital Trends
05-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Intriguing feature shows Google's serious about security in Android 16
Google is taking security seriously in Android 16, and features proving it are beginning to be spotted inside code for apps related to the next version of its mobile operating system. One such feature is being referred to as the Intrusion Detection System, and it has been found inside code for the Google Play Services app, along with references to it in Android 16 according to a report by Android Authority. The Intrusion Detection System's name gives much of its functionality away. It collects data on specific network and device activity, and stores it in a secure, encrypted log, ready for you to examine should you suspect your device or Google account has been hacked or accessed without your approval. It's not clear if the feature will directly alert you to suspicious activity though. Recommended Videos Data collected will include information on lock screen activity, web browsing history, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection information, app installations, and activity through the USB port. While the average phone user probably won't need to worry much about hackers exploiting their phones using these methods, anyone who uses their phone for business, or for businesses deploying multiple Android phones to employees, may find it invaluable. Information collected by the Intrusion Detection System will be stored in an encrypted Google Drive folder, according to the Google Play Services code, and requires both the device's lock screen security and your Google account password to be entered before gaining access to the decrypted log. If the Intrusion Detection System does become a final feature in Android 16, it may be part of Google's Advanced Protection Program. Introduced several years ago, the Advanced Protection System is expected to gain various new features in Android 16, including the ability to prevent 2G network access, and more robust methods to prevent the installation of unknown apps, which again may better protect phones used for business. It's not certain the Intrusion Detection System will make it into Android 16, as Google may only be testing the feature for now, but it does fit in with Android 16's enhanced security features we already know about. Google will reveal more about Android 16 on May 13 during a dedicated Android event, ahead of its annual developer conference, Google I/O on May 20. Please enable Javascript to view this content
