Authors - Fahima Sultana Smrity, Md. Ibrahim Tanjim, Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Afroza Nahar, Saeeda Sharmeen Rahman Abstract - Solar-powered systems in railway crossing safety are an effi cient approach for ensuring continuous monitoring and accident preven tion in risky and less supervised areas. Solar energy ensures the reliability of the system, while the components connected to it are optimized for en ergy efficiency and long-range communication. In the transportation sec tor, IoT-enabled safety devices are gaining importance, and railway cross ings are a key example. This paper proposes a simplified solar-powered model, called Smart Railway Crossing Protection (SRCP), for railway au tomation using IoT-based sensing and communication. This model intro duces an energy-efficient design with LiFePO4 battery backup, MPPT based solar adaptation, and wireless communication of the LoRa model, focusing on reducing functional costs and dependence on manual su pervision compared to traditional railway safety systems. The proposed system aims to increase real-time responsiveness, ensure stability in re mote places, and improve the overall security of the passenger and vehi cle. Moreover, the SRCP model emphasizes scalability and adaptability, underlining its importance for various railway infrastructures.
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