The main objective of this WP is to develop Railway Checkpoints that will partially automate Freight Train Transfer Inspections at borders or other operational stop points. This includes digitalising and automating processes using emerging technologies in specialised adapted “Intelligent video gates” (IVG), using OCR, sensors and other detection and identification technologies. The technological objectives are combined with evaluation of data sharing and exploitation possibilities as well as harmonized procedures and regulation across the European rail network. Apart from enabling improved operations these checkpoints can also contribute to improved maintenance processes and safety performance e.g., in freight train preparation phase and monitoring safe attachments on wagons.

Thus, this WP will focus on: