TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SMART TRANSPORTATION IN METRO & RAILWAYS

SMART TRANSPORTATION AND INDIAN RAILWAYS

Intelligent Transport Technology

A smart or intelligent transportation system is nothing but the existing transportation system with an integration of Internet of Things (IoT). An IoT is the network of physical devices or devices like things which is embedded with some sensors, actuators, software and other technologies. The main motive of these devices or things is to exchange data with themselves over the internet.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term widely used in discussion about emerging technological trends in modern times. Definitions vary, but common characteristics include:

• Intelligent devices with unique identification codes

• Communicating with multiple devices

• Devices include electronics, software, sensors, and potentially actuators

• Operation within the (Internet-) network infrastructure

• Real-time analytics

With an advent and ease of technology a number of components form the base of an Intelligent Transport System embedded with IoT, Big Data, AI (Artificial Intelligence) etc. An Intelligent Transport System in modern times for metros and railways is seen to incorporate the following:

• Integrated Electronic Ticketing and Online Reservations

# Online Electronic Ticket Issuing Machine

# Online Reservation System (ORS) at booking windows and through Internet

# ORS through secure payment gateway & mobile application

• Management Information System (MIS) The MIS solution provides real time data needed to manage the transport operations efficiently and effectively