Railways to use video analytics, other tech for crowd control at stations during Kumbh
6 years, 4 months ago

Railways to use video analytics, other tech for crowd control at stations during Kumbh

The Quint  

By Arun Kumar Das Allahabad, Nov 20 Indian Railways will use technology, including Artificial Intelligence, in a big way to tackle the massive rush of passengers to this holy city during the upcoming Kumbh Mela -- for which it will deploy as many as 800 special trains. IBM Intelligent Video Analytics will be pressed into service, a first for the Railways, for crowd control at stations and its adjoining areas during the Ardh Kumbh Mela. "We have finalised the action plan for this Kumbh Mela taking all possible factors into consideration," North Central Railway General Manager Rajeev Choudhury told IANS. "We will be using the technology in a significant way to facilitate crowd movement in a smooth way," Choudhury said, adding: "While IBM will provide video analytics service using Artificial Intelligence for crowd control, there will be large number powerful CCTV cameras to monitor the situation and LED screens for displaying information."

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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‘40 crore people expected at Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj’: North Central Railway
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Hindustan Times  

Around 40 crore people are likely to attend the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, according to the North Central Railway. Crowd management is a big subject for us,” Shashikant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway, told ANI. Tripathi also said that North Central Railway has devised a plan for a smooth and safe experience for the …

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Live Mint  

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Kumbh Mela 2019: Uttar Pradesh govt allots Rs 4,300 crore earmarked to develop infrastructure for fair
6 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Kumbh Mela 2019: Railways gears up with 800 special trains, reduced fares and massive projects to handle pilgrim surge
6 years, 3 months ago

Kumbh Mela 2019: Railways gears up with 800 special trains, reduced fares and massive projects to handle pilgrim surge

Op India  

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