Automated Railway Platform Management System with Track Switching

Authors- Kaustubh Deshpande, Pratik Dahale, Vishwajeet Hampalle

Abstract-– Due to the rapid expansion of railway networks and rising train traffic, traditional platform management and track routing systems are experiencing significant strain. Delays, human errors, and safety risks frequently result from the manual handling of train schedules, platform assignments, and track switching. This research paper presents the design and implementation of an Automated Railway Platform Management System with Track Switching, aiming to modernize railway station operations through automation and intelligent decision-makin Based on train arrival times and current platform occupancy, the proposed system automatically allocates platforms by utilizing real-time sensor data, microcontrollers, and programmable logic. In parallel, the system includes a motorized track switching mechanism to safely and effectively direct arriving trains to their respective platforms. By integrating technologies such as IR sensors, Arduino boards, servo motors, and wireless communication modules, the system achieves autonomous control over train routing and platform management. Our solution makes the most of the infrastructure that is already in place and improves passenger convenience by reducing delays and ensuring that platform information is updated promptly. Real-time operation logic, hardware and software integration, and the system architecture are all discussed in detail in this paper. The implementation results demonstrate that automation in platform management and track switching can significantly reduce human dependency, improve safety, and support the future of smart railway transportation systems.

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue2.327