Dubai’s RTA Launches Smart Inspection Vehicles for Metro and Tram Safety
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started testing smart inspection vehicles to monitor rail right-of-way areas for the Dubai Metro and Tram networks. These vehicles use advanced intelligence systems and cameras to detect violations and damage.
Abdulrahman Al Janahi, Director of Rail Right of Way at RTA, highlighted that this initiative aims to improve inspection efficiency, ensure safety, and reduce human errors. The project is part of RTA’s commitment to using smart solutions for better infrastructure safety.
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RTA -: RTA stands for Roads and Transport Authority. It is the government agency in Dubai responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads, and traffic in the city.
Smart inspection vehicles -: These are special cars equipped with advanced technology like cameras and sensors. They are used to check and monitor the safety of metro and tram tracks without needing people to do it manually.
Metro and Tram -: A metro is an underground train system used in big cities for public transport. A tram is a type of train that runs on tracks on city streets.
Rail right-of-way -: This is the area around the train tracks that needs to be kept clear and safe for trains to pass. It includes the tracks and the land immediately next to them.
Violations -: Violations are actions that break the rules or laws. In this context, it means anything that is not allowed near the train tracks, like people or objects that could cause danger.
Abdulrahman Al Janahi -: He is the Director of Rail Right of Way at RTA. This means he is in charge of making sure the areas around the train tracks are safe and clear.
Advanced intelligence systems -: These are smart computer systems that can think and make decisions like humans. They help the inspection vehicles find problems on the tracks quickly and accurately.
Human errors -: These are mistakes made by people. Using smart vehicles helps reduce these mistakes because machines can be more precise and consistent.
Infrastructure -: Infrastructure refers to the basic physical systems of a city, like roads, bridges, and railways. It is important for transportation and daily activities.
