This document describes a proposed wireless sensor network system for railway security and condition monitoring. Key points:
- Sensor nodes would be deployed along railway tracks, bridges, and trains to monitor for defects, cracks, or security threats.
- The sensor data would be transmitted wirelessly to centralized gateways and then to a control center for analysis.
- Challenges include harsh operating environments, large data volumes, sensor errors, and limited energy in sensor nodes.
- Potential applications include real-time track and infrastructure inspection to improve safety, predictive maintenance planning, and enhanced security at stations.