Even though much can be done to secure railways, train operators also share responsibility for preventing collisions. Trains can rarely brake in time, but with the right technology they can detect obstacles on the tracks and issue warnings to both people and animals. The train horn is the standard warning signal for humans, but it has limited effect on wildlife. We study how animals can be alerted to and warned about approaching trains.
In this project, we examine how animals respond to an approaching train and to warning signals that drivers can use to prevent collisions. Different sound signals are tested, while animal responses are recorded on video using our in-house camera system, DASS (Driver Activated Scare System).
Several train drivers from Norway and Sweden participate in the project, filming animals on the tracks.
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