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May 21, 2025|C&S/IT

Tauro Technologies Unveils AI-Based Collision Avoidance System and Crossing Safety Solution at Railway Interchange 2025

Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
(Tauro Technologies)
Tauro Technologies on May 20 introduced its new Collision Avoidance platform, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance safety for Maintenance of Way (MOW) operations on railway tracks.

Unlike conventional LIDAR-based systems that can struggle to interpret complex MOW environments, Tauro says its advanced multi-sensor-based solution “delivers precise situational awareness that helps crews work faster and safer.”

 Key features of the MOW Collision Avoidance solution include:

  • “High-Performance AI Computing: Built on a powerful 275 TOPS AI platform that enables real-time object and personnel detection.
  • “Centimeter-Level Positioning: Integrates RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS precision positioning technology to accurately track vehicle locations on parallel tracks.
  • “Multi-Modal Connectivity: Features LTE/5G for cloud communications with operations centers, plus XBee mesh networking for reliable vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
  • “Industrial-Grade Durability: Integrated in an IP67-rated rugged design that withstands the harsh conditions of railway maintenance environments.”

MOW operations demand fast, coordinated work within strict timeframes to minimize rail traffic disruption, noted Tauro, whose system, the company says, “provides supervisors with live tracking of all vehicles and personnel, ensuring tracks are cleared before trains arrive and reducing the risk of collisions between maintenance vehicles.”

“Railway maintenance crews work under challenging conditions and tight deadlines, where safety is critical,” said Gevorg Sargsyan, CEO of Tauro Technologies. “Our MOW Collision Avoidance platform combines precise positioning, AI-powered detection, and robust communications into one integrated solution, giving crews the situational awareness they need to stay safe on the tracks.”

As a highly integrated system, the solution integrates quickly with existing rail maintenance workflows, according to the company. The result, Tauro says, “is a marked improvement in safety compliance and operational risk—even in challenging conditions such as around curves or in dead zones.”

Additionally, Tauro announced its innovative AI Crossing Safety solution, “designed to significantly enhance safety at railway level crossings.”

Unlike traditional crossing monitoring systems, Tauro says its solution “employs high-resolution camera technology combined with AI processing to provide more accurate and autonomous incident detection and fewer false positives, all while delivering real-time alerts to train operators and control centers.”

Key features of the AI Crossing Safety solution include:

  • “AI-Optimized Object Detection: Built on a 67 TOPS AI compute platform, the system reliably identifies vehicles, people, and obstacles at crossings in real time.
  • “Low-Light Operation: The Sony IMX462 sensor supports object detection in lighting conditions as low as 0.005 lux, enabling true round-the-clock performance.
  • “Robust Connectivity: Integrated 5G, LTE, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) allow seamless real-time communication with control centers and approaching trains.
  • “Rugged Design: The system features a pole-mountable, fanless enclosure rated for 20°C to +60°C operation, with IP67 environmental protection for long-term durability in harsh weather conditions.”

Tens of thousands of accidents occur at level crossings annually in North America, posing significant risks to public safety and railway operations, noted Tauro, whose AI Crossing Safety solution, the company says, “addresses this critical challenge head-on by leveraging advanced vision AI to provide real-time threat detection and alerts.”

“Our new crossing safety platform reflects Tauro’s commitment to solving difficult engineering challenges with practical, reliable solutions,” said Sargsyan. “Safety is fundamental to rail operations, and by integrating high-performance AI with rugged design, we are delivering a tool that enhances situational awareness exactly where it’s needed—at the crossing.”

“The system offers rail operators an efficient, rapidly deployable solution that enhances safety compliance and reduces the risk of accidents at grade crossings,” the company said. “By leveraging advanced AI accelerators and industrial-grade hardware, Tauro Technologies delivers a complete solution tailored to the demanding requirements of railway environments.”

The new systems are being showcased at Railway Interchange in Indianapolis, from May 20-22, 2025, at booth #310.