An Artificial Intelligence Aided Forward-Facing Camera Video Data Analytics System for Rail Safety

Trespassing along railroad rights-of-way continues to be the leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the U.S., demanding innovative solutions to gain deeper insight into trespassing behaviors.

The TRB IDEA (Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis) Program's Rail Safety IDEA Final Report 50: An Artificial Intelligence Aided Forward-Facing Camera Video Data Analytics System for Rail Safety proposes a technology solution to improve the railroad industry’s ability to understand trespasser trends and to implement effective preventive measures.