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@article{196659,
        author = {Mr.U.Amear Qurashi associate professor and Chakali Rajesh and Chakali Manoj Kumar and Kurmi Veerendra and Dr. K. Chithambaraiah Setty and Mr.Syed Saheb},
        title = {Design and Implementation of an Automatic Railway Gate Control System Using Ultrasonic Sensors and Arduino},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {3172-3181},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196659},
        abstract = {This project presents the design and implementation of an Automatic Railway Gate Control System aimed at enhancing safety at railway crossings by eliminating the need for manual gate operation. Railway crossings are critical points where accidents frequently occur due to delayed human response or negligence. The proposed system utilizes ultrasonic sensors to detect the arrival and departure of trains. When a train approaches the crossing, the sensor transmits a signal to the Arduino microcontroller, which processes the data and activates a servo motor to automatically close the railway gate. Once the train passes and a second sensor confirms its departure, the microcontroller commands the servo motor to reopen the gate. This system significantly reduces human intervention, improves response time, and minimizes the risk of accidents at unmanned railway crossings. The system is low-cost, reliable, and demonstrates how automation and sensor technologies can be effectively applied to enhance railway safety and traffic management.},
        keywords = {Arduino Uno, Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo Motor, Railway Gate Control, Embedded System, Automation.},
        month = {April},
        }