Automatic Railway Gate System – IoT Based Safety Project
by:Sugantharajan | iot project | project no:1
PROJECT IMAGE
🚀Introduction
Railway crossings are one of the most accident-prone areas, especially in unmanned locations. Manual gate control can lead to human errors and delays. In this project, I have designed an Automatic Railway Gate System using Arduino and IR sensors to enhance safety and efficiency.
🧰 Components Used
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Arduino Uno
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IR Sensors × 2
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Servo Motor ×2
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Jumper Wires
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Power Supply
Arduino Uno
IR Sensors × 2
Servo Motor ×2
Jumper Wires
Power Supply
📟Arduino Code
🔌 Connections
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IR Sensor 1
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VCC → 5V
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GND → GND
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OUT → D2
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IR Sensor 2
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VCC → 5V
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GND → GND
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OUT → D3
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2) Servo Motors
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Servo 1
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Signal (Orange/White) → D9
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V+ (Red) → 5V
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GND (Brown/Black) → GND
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Servo 2
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Signal → D10
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V+ → 5V (same supply as Servo 1)
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GND → GND
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Advantages
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Prevents accidents at railway crossings
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Fully automated, no human operation needed
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Low-cost and easy to maintain
Applications
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Rural & semi-urban railway crossings
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Smart transport systems
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Educational automation projects
Contact us. sugantharajan17@gmail.com
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