Korail Gwangju Jeonnam Headquarters' 'Kkachijip Detection System' Prevents Overhead Line Power Outage Accidents

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Korea Railroad Gwangju Jeonnam Headquarters has designated the period from this month to May as the 'Overhead Line Special Management Period' to ensure the safe operation of trains, and is making every effort to remove foreign substances such as magpie nests, which are repeatedly generated every year on the overhead lines.

If branches fall from magpie nests formed on the overhead wires and cause short circuits or power outages, it can lead to train stoppages and operational disruptions.

To prevent such accidents in advance, an AI-based 'Magpie Nest Detection System' has been installed in train driver cabins. By analyzing video information to identify magpie nest risk factors and immediately sending alerts to field staff, this system enables more accurate and faster removal of magpie nests compared to visual inspections from trains.

A representative of Korea Railroad Gwangju Jeonnam Headquarters said, "We operate a 'Public Reporting Reward System' for reporting hazards within 2 meters of the overhead lines such as magpie nests and discarded plastic bags, and provide small rewards to those who contribute to accident prevention."

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