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Bee Buzz to Save Elephants: Railways' 'Plan B' Saves 255 Elephants from Train Collisions
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News18•05-10-2026, 08:03
Bee Buzz to Save Elephants: Railways' 'Plan B' Saves 255 Elephants from Train Collisions
- •Northeast Frontier Railway has intensified efforts to prevent elephant-train collisions using technology and surveillance.
- •From January to September 2026, Northeast Frontier Railway personnel saved 255 elephants from collisions.
- •An AI-based 'Intrusion Detection System' (IDS) provides immediate alerts about elephant movement near tracks.
- •'Plan B' involves using amplified bee sounds to deter elephants from railway lines in sensitive areas.
- •Underpasses are being constructed for safe wildlife passage, and throwing food near tracks is prohibited to avoid attracting elephants.
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Between January and September 2026, timely actions by Northeast Frontier Railway personnel saved a total of 255 elephants across various divisions, including 106 in Alipurduar, 14 in Rangiya, 122 in Lumding, and 15 in Tinsukia Division.
Northeast Frontier Railway implemented 'Plan B,' which involves using amplified bee sounds to deter elephants and keep them away from sensitive railway locations.
The AI-based Intrusion Detection System utilizes Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) technology to provide immediate and real-time alerts about elephant movement near railway tracks.
