The Yangsan Urban Railway, set to open on December 30, will implement artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect passenger risky behavior in real-time and assist mobility-impaired individuals.
On November 10, the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) announced that it held a workshop titled 'Dissemination of Railway AI Technology and Comprehensive Test Operation' at the La Casa Hotel in Gyeonggi Province from November 9 to 10.
This workshop was organized to share safety management measures utilizing AI technology as the introduction of unmanned stations increases, particularly in private railways and light rail systems, and to strengthen cooperation among stakeholders involved in upcoming railway projects.
On the first day, Busan Transportation Corporation introduced AI video analysis technology, the Integrated Operation Management System (TNMS), and unmanned security systems applied to the Yangsan Urban Railway, demonstrating their operational processes. Key demonstrations included support for mobility-impaired individuals, real-time recognition of risky passenger behavior within the station, and response procedures in the event of safety incidents.
The Yangsan Urban Railway is an unmanned light rail system that spans approximately 11.43 kilometers, connecting Busan's Nopo Station to North Jeong Station in Yangsan, with seven stations planned. Revenue service tests were conducted from September 5 to October 3, and the results of the comprehensive test operations are currently being verified.
On the second day, a workshop for railway facility managers took place. TS shared key procedures for the comprehensive test operation, including facility verification and revenue service testing, as well as the results from this year's comprehensive test operations.
During the comprehensive test operation, improvements and corrective actions identified, along with best practices, were discussed with stakeholders involved in upcoming railway projects to address on-site challenges and improvement measures.
TS Chairman Jeong Yong-sik stated, 'TS will continue to actively support the dissemination of advanced railway technology and ensure a thorough review of comprehensive test operation results to create a railway operating environment where the public can travel with confidence.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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