LiDAR technology to protect railroad infrastructure

The security of metro and rail systems faces an increasing challenge in protecting passengers and infrastructure. Effective surveillance of extensive areas, such as platforms, tunnels and restricted areas, is essential to ensure that the passenger experience is not affected and smooth operations can be guaranteed. The 3D LiDAR technology offers an innovative, precise and fast solution for the safety requirements of railroad facilities.

Areas of application for railroad infrastructure:

• Rail infrastructure protection:
  LiDAR, with its wide coverage and resilience, ensures reliable monitoring of rails, buildings and railroad premises, providing early detection of unauthorized access.
   
• Protection against vandalism:
  Sensitive areas such as tunnel entrances and depots are protected against vandalism, graffiti and other damage to property. Precise object detection immediately triggers an alarm in the event of unauthorized access or dangerous activities such as train surfing. This enables smooth operation and protection of the railroad facilities.
   
• Platform security:
  LiDAR technology detects dangerous movements and prevents accidents, for example by identifying when a person steps over the edge of the station platform and raising the alarm at an early stage - while monitoring remains data protection compliant as no facial images are recorded.
   
• Securing marshalling yards:
  Seamless monitoring of marshalling yards and maintenance facilities provides effective protection against theft, vandalism and sabotage by using LiDAR technology to reliably detect unauthorized access.

Advantages of a 3D security LiDAR:

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