MDOT MTA Track Intrusion Detection and Alert System

The project will allow MTA to expand its track warning and detection pilot program to five additional stations in the Baltimore Metro system. The technology will instantly alert train operators when someone is on the tracks.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • USDOT Research Hub DisplayID 157361

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Transit Administration

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• Managing Organizations:

  Federal Transit Adminstration

  Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Yimer, Samuel

• Start Date: 20210716
• Expected Completion Date: 20231030
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: Safety Research and Demonstration Program (SRD) FY 2020

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Detection and identification systems; Railroad safety; Railroad tracks
• Identifier Terms: Maryland Transit Administration
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01869779
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 13 2023 2:49PM