Technical Field:

[001] The present invention relates in general to field of rail logistics. More specifically, the present invention relates to system and method for controlling track-switch and speed of rolling stock to prevent derailment of rolling stocks and safe autonomous braking of the rolling stocks.

Background:
[002] In steel manufacturing plants, raw materials such as iron ore, coke sinter and other fluxes are melted in a blast furnace to produce molten iron which is then converted into steel in steel making shops. The molten iron is transported to the steel making units (LD shops) or the surplus or poor chemistry hot metals are sent to recycling pits using torpedo ladles. The torpedo ladles of three different capacities (having tare weight of 200/220/ 330 tons) and about 50 in number are used for transporting the hot metal from the blast furnaces to their destinations. Typically, in steel manufacturing premises a hot metal logistics team manages the movement of the torpedo ladles over dedicated rail lines for this purpose. Generally, 20 medium Horse Power (HP) diesel locomotives (loco) are used for pushing/pulling rakes of 2 loaded Torpedo ladles (TLC) which comprises the rake. The TLC has a wider body than the loco and the loco operator cannot see ahead when the Loco is pushing the TLC. Even by leaning outside a cabin window of the loco, visibility remains poor and the loco driver must rely on ground crew /flagmen who guide the rake by means of hand signals and flags. This method of operation causes several untoward events like accidents and even a fatality when hand signals were misinterpreted, and flags could not be seen in low light conditions. Generally, the speed of the loco remains substantially slow as the loco carries the loaded TLC.

[003] Conventional systems use unique electromechanical interface with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and commercially available hand-held remote-control devices. By the installation of electromechanical controls for the loco an operator can operate the loco by standing on the foremost loco in the rake with the loco coupled at the rear. The operator may have clear field of view of the tracks and the surroundings. However, in conventional systems the track-switch has to be manually operated. Thus, additional operators/ ground personnel are required to control the track-switch. Also, if point blade is not completely coupled with the stock rail, the loco along with the rakes are often derailed. Especially, in steel manufacturing plants, derailing of rakes can cause serious damage and can be fatal as molten steel is carried in the rakes.

[004] Also, during a gradient or a curve, the loco has to reduce the speed. The loco along with the rakes can be derailed if the speed is not regulated during a gradient or a curve.

[005] Therefore, there is a need for a system for addressing at least the problems stated above.

[006] The information disclosed in this background of the disclosure section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.

Summary of the Invention:
[007] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

[008] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system for controlling speed of a rolling stock. The system may comprise one or more sensors placed adjacent to a track on which the rolling stock is configured to move. The one or more sensors are configured to monitor one or more locations of interest on the track. In an embodiment, the one or more locations can be a track-switch, a gradient or a curve. The system further comprises one or more beacon transmitters communicatively coupled with the one or more sensors. The one or more beacon transmitters are configured to broadcast one or more signals received from the one or more sensors. The system further comprises one or more beacon receivers placed in the rolling stock and configured to receive the one or more signals. The system comprises one or more controllers associated with the one or more beacon receivers for controlling speed of the rolling stock based on the one or more signals received from the one or more beacon transmitters.

[009] In an embodiment, the present disclosure discloses a system for controlling a track-switch. The system comprises one or more track-switch controllers placed adjacent to a track-switch, for operating the track-switch. The system further comprises a display unit for displaying a unique identity (ID) of the track-switch, a remote controller for transmitting instructions for operating the track-switch.

[0010] Systems of varying scope are described herein. In addition to the aspects and advantages described in this summary, further aspects and advantages will become apparent by reference to the drawings and with reference to the detailed description that follows.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[001] The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[0011] Figure 1A-1C shows a diagram of a rolling stock in different scenarios, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure 2 shows a block diagram of components in the rolling stock for controlling speed of the rolling stock, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3 shows an exemplary diagram depicting a track-switch scenario, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 4A shows an exemplary diagram of a track having a track-switch, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 4B shows an exemplary diagram of a point blade de-coupled from the stock rails of a track, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figures 5A and 5B show a diagram of a remote controller for controlling track-switching in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0017] Figure 6 shows an exemplary diagram of a point blade coupled with the stock rails of a track, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagrams herein represent conceptual views of illustrative systems embodying the principles of the present subject matter. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flow charts, flow diagrams, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, and the like represent various processes which may be substantially represented in computer readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.

Detailed Description:
[0019] In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0020] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[0021] The terms “includes”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device or method that includes a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “includes… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.

[0022] In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a system for controlling speed of a rolling stock. The system comprises sensors, beacon transmitters and beacon receivers and controllers. The sensors are placed at specific locations of the track (for example track-switches, gradients, curves) to monitor the track. In case of a track-switch, the sensors monitor the position of point blade with respect to the stock rails to detect proper coupling. If the point blade is improperly coupled with the stock rails, the sensors provide a signal to the beacon transmitter. The beacon transmitter broadcasts the signals and is received by the beacon receiver placed inside the rolling stock (for example, locomotive pulling rakes carrying molten steel). Controllers in the rolling stock control the speed/ halts the rolling stock to avoid derailment of the rolling stock.

[0023] In another embodiment, a system is disclosed for operating a track-switch of a track. The system comprises sensors, track-switch controllers, and remote controllers. The sensors monitor the track-switch and position of the point blade with respect to the stock rails. Track-switch controllers are capable of operating the track-switch by receiving instructions remotely from a rolling stock approaching the track-switch. The remote controller is configured to provide instructions to the track-switch controllers for operating the track-switch.

[0024] This written description uses examples to describe the subject matter herein, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the subject matter. The patentable scope of the subject matter is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

[0025] Figure 1A shows an exemplary rolling stock (101) on a track. In a steel manufacturing plant, the rolling stock (101) is generally a locomotive (loco) pulling one or more rakes carrying molten metal. Hereafter, in the present disclosure, loco and rolling stock (101) are interchangeably used. In an embodiment, there may be one or more locations (103) on the track, that may be of interest for controlling speed of the loco (101). In an embodiment, the position of the loco (101) can be determined using Global position System (GPS)/ RADAR based systems, or any other systems capable of detecting location of the loco. Figure 1A also shows a beacon transmitter (102), location of interest (103) and one or more sensors (104A, 104B). In an embodiment, there can be one or more beacon transmitters. However, for the purpose of illustration, the present disclosure has been described with the help of one beacon transmitter (102). Likewise, there can be a plurality of locations of interest. However, for purpose of illustration, specific examples are considered with one location of interest (103) in each illustration.

[0026] In an embodiment, the one or more sensors are configured to monitor the location of interest (103). In case of a track-switch, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) are configured to monitor the position of a point blade with respect to a stock rail. In this scenario, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) may include a camera, infra-red based sensors, lasers, or any other sensors capable of detecting position of the point blade with respect to the stock rail.

[0027] In an embodiment, the location of interest (103) can be a gradient or a steep curve. In such a scenario, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) can include a GPS, LIDAR based sensor, RADAR based sensor or any other sensors that is capable of providing location information to the loco (101).

[0028] In an embodiment, the beacon transmitter (102) is configured to broadcast one or more signals according to signals generated by the one or more sensors (104A, 104B). In one instance, the beacon transmitter (102) can transmit one or more signals indicating improper coupling of the track-switch. In another instance, the beacon transmitter (102) can transmit one or more signals indicating a gradient or a steep curve, along with location information of the gradient or the steep curve.

[0029] Figure 1B depicts a scenario of a gradient. As seen, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) can be placed at the beginning of the gradient (103), such that the location information corresponding to the beginning of the gradient (103) can be broadcasted. In this scenario, the beacon transmitter (102) is configured to receive location information from the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) and broadcast the location information.

[0030] In an embodiment, an approaching loco (101) may receive the location information from the beacon transmitter (102) and control the speed of the loco. In an embodiment, the loco (101) may receive the location signals at least 20 metres from the beginning of the gradient (103), such that the speed of the loco (101) is regulated at least 15 metres from the beginning of the gradient (103). In an embodiment, the beacon transmitter (102) may receive interrogation signals from the loco (101) approaching the beginning of the gradient (103). Upon receiving the interrogation signals, the beacon transmitter (102) may transmit the location information in return. In an embodiment, the interrogation signals may be received at least 20 metres from a current location of the loco (101).

[0031] Figure 1C depicts a scenario of a steep curve. As seen, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) can be placed at the beginning of the curve (103), such that the location information corresponding to the beginning of the curve (103) can be broadcasted. In this scenario, the beacon transmitter (102) is configured to receive location information from the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) and broadcast the location information.

[0032] In an embodiment, an approaching loco (101) may receive the location information from the beacon transmitter (102) and control the speed of the loco. In an embodiment, the loco (101) may receive the location signals at least 20 metres from the beginning of the curve (103), such that the speed of the loco (101) is regulated at least 15 metres from the beginning of the curve (103). In an embodiment, the beacon transmitter (102) may receive interrogation signals from the loco (101) approaching the beginning of the curve (103). Upon receiving the interrogation signals, the beacon transmitter (102) may transmit the location information in return. In an embodiment, the interrogation signals may be received at least 20 metres from a current location of the loco (101).

[0033] Figure 2 is a block schematic of implementing autonomous braking mechanism in the loco (101). As shown in Figure 2, the block comprises a train data radio (201), a wayside beacon receiver/ one or more beacon receiver (202), a controller (203), a wheel tachometer (204), a brake interface (205), a train ID module (206), a local display (207) and a track-switch receiver (208). In an embodiment, there can be one or more controllers. For the purpose of illustration, the present disclosure is described with a single controller (203). A person skilled in the art shall appreciate this is not a limitation and the functions of a single controller can be implemented by one or more controllers and vice versa.

[0034] This wayside beacon receiver (202) is complimentary to the beacon transmitter (102) which may be using any of the plurality of the short distance data communication techniques. For example, if beacon transmitter (102) may be deployed as a passive reflector, the beacon receiver (202) will broadcast interrogation pulses continuously /frequently. Upon receiving an interrogation signal the beacon transmitter (102) may activate and transmit the acknowledgement signal, indicating its presence. Alternatively, the beacon transmitter (102) may be an active device transmitting continuously. In an embodiment, the beacon transmitter (102) and the beacon receiver (202) are wirelessly coupled.

[0035] If an input is received by the beacon receiver (202) from the beacon transmitter (102), the input is sent to the controller (203) for controlling the autonomous braking system. The controller (203) also receives inputs from the loco speed detection system which may be either a wheel-based tachometer (204), GPS based or both. Also, the controller (203) is configured to receive input from the train ID module (206) where the unique train ID is stored. In an embodiment, the train ID module (206) may be a memory unit. The controller (203) is further configured to determine the present speed of the loco (101) using the speed detecting mechanisms (for example wheel tachometer (204)) upon detecting the beacon through the beacon receiver (202). Further, the controller (203) is configured to determine appropriate amount of braking/un-braking signal required to be sent to the braking interface (205) for regulating the speed of the loco (101) to desired limit. The controller (203) calculates the appropriate braking required using current speed of the loco (101), current location of the loco (101) and distance of the loco (101) from the location of interest (103). In one embodiment, the speed regulation may be performed within a distance of 15 meters from the location of receiving the beacon. In another embodiment, the speed regulation may be performed within a distance of 25 metres from the location of interest (103).

[0036] In one embodiment, the speed of the loco (101) is gradually decreased/ increased. In another embodiment, the loco (101) is stopped.

[0037] In one embodiment, the controller (203) is configured to transmit the train ID and along with data regarding speed regulations (speed up or slow down) and associated signals (for example current location, distance from the location of interest (103), number of rakes, weight of each rake, and the like) to a central control room. In an embodiment, the loco (101) comprises a telemetry unit (not shown) for transmitting the said data to the central control room.

[0038] In an embodiment, the presence of the beacon transmitter (102) is displayed on the local display (207), available onboard the loco (101) for providing indication to the loco driver/operator. This local display (207) may comprise of any suitable display from the plurality of display types available such as screens, monitor, signage’s and indicators using LED, LCD and similar technologies.

[0039] In an embodiment, the track-switch receiver (208) is configured to receive information regarding the track-switch on the track. The information can include location of the track-switch, ID of the track-switch, position of the point blade with respect to the stock rail, curvature of the track-switch, etc. The track-switch receiver (208) provides the received information to the controller (203) for making appropriate decision while approaching a track-switch.

[0040] In an embodiment, the train data radio (201) is configured to interact with the control room. In an embodiment, the loco operator may be in contact with a control room operator using the train data radio (201). In case of emergencies, the loco operator can signal the control room operator for immediate assistance. The train data radio (201) may make use of radio technologies for communication.

[0041] Figure 3 shows an illustration of a loco (101) approaching a track-switch (302). Figure 3 also shows one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) placed adjacent to the track-switch (302) for operating the track-switch (302). Also, shown in a track-switch beacon (301) for pairing the track-switch (302) with the loco (101). The track-switch (302) is controlled by track-switch controllers (303a, 303B). The one or more sensors (104A, 104B) are placed adjacent to the track-switch (302) to monitor proximity of the point blade with respect to the stock rails. If the point blade is not substantially proximal to the stock rail, the loco (101) may be derailed. In scenarios where the point blade is not substantially proximal to the stock rails, the one or more sensors (104A, 104B) may generate an appropriate signal. The signal may be broadcasted by the beacon transmitter (102) and the speed of the loco (101) may be regulated accordingly.

[0042] Figure 4A shows a diagram of a track. As shown, the stock rails (401) and the point blade (402) are coupled together. The one or more sensors (104A, 104B) are placed close to the track-switch (302) to monitor the proximity of the point blade (402) with the stock rail (401). A physical switch (403) is also provided for controlling the track-switch (302). Also, a track-switch display (404) is shown in the Figure 4A. In one embodiment, each track-switch (302) may have a unique ID and a display may be present adjacent to each track-switch (302). The display may be configured to display the unique ID of the corresponding track-switch (302), such that the unique ID is visible to the loco operator approaching the track-switch (302). In one embodiment, the unique ID may be visible from at least 30 metres from the display. In an embodiment, the unique ID is visible in all weather conditions. Figure 4B illustrates a scenario of point blade (402) not being substantially proximal to the stock rail (401). As shown in Figure 4B, there exists a gap between the point blade (402) and the stock rail (401). In such a scenario, the loco (101) may be halted to avoid derailing. In an embodiment, an indication is also provided to the central control room and maintenance room so that immediate action/ maintenance activity can be planned. In an embodiment, the indication to the central control room may be provided using technologies including, but not limited to radio communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, etc.

[0043] Figure 5 shows a remote controller (501) for operating the track-switch (302) remotely. In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) may be placed in the loco (101) for the loco operator to control the track-switch (302). In an embodiment, each track-switch (302) may be associated with the track-switch beacon (301) for pairing the remote controller (501) with the corresponding track-switch (302). In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) is a portable device. In an embodiment, at any point of time, only one remote controller (501) can be paired with a track-switch (302). In a further embodiment, the remote controller (501) present in the loco (101) approaching the track-switch (302) present on a first track can only be paired with the track-switch (302). Thus, a loco (101) moving on a second track adjacent to the first track cannot be paired with the track-switch (302) of the first track. In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) may store the unique ID of each track-switch (302) of each track.

[0044] In an embodiment, the loco operator may see the displayed unique ID of the approaching track-switch (302) and appropriately select the unique ID in the remote controller (501). Upon selecting the unique ID, the track-switch beacon (301) may enable paring of the remote controller (501) with the track-switch (302). Figure 5B illustrates the said aspect of the loco operator selecting the unique ID of the track-switch (302) in the remote controller (501). In an exemplary embodiment, scroll buttons (502) may be provided in the remote controller (501). In another embodiment, a keypad may be provided, or a touch panel may be provided. The present disclosure is not limited to the interface provided and can include any existing interface capable of selecting the unique ID. Further, the selected unique ID is displayed in the remote- control display (503). The remote-control display (503) may act as a confirmation for the loco operator to select the correct track-switch unique ID. Upon selecting, the loco operator can confirm the selection and the remote controller (501) is paired with the track-switch (302). In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) may be within a distance of at least 30 metres for pairing with the track-switch (302). In an embodiment, the pairing of the track-switch (302) enables the remote controller (501) to control the track-switch (302) remotely. In an embodiment, when the remote controller (501) is paired with the track-switch (302) further pairing with other remote controllers (501) is disabled.

[0045] In an embodiment, a notification (such as a light indication, or a message is displayed) to the loco operator and the loco driver upon successful pairing. In an embodiment, the loco operator may further provide commands for track-switching. The commands may be transmitted to the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B). Upon receiving such commands, the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) may change the position of the point blade (402). In an embodiment, the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) may be motors and gear assembly for physically moving the point blade (402). In an embodiment, upon successful switching of track, a confirmation message may be displayed to the loco operator and loco driver. In an example embodiment, a buzzer and red or green light on an Indicator unit mounted inside the loco operator cabin may act as an indication. The Indicator unit can also have an audio alarm in some embodiments, which can alert the loco operator and a flashing green for go, red for stop signal light. The loco operator may have to press an acknowledgment button on the Indicator unit to confirm receiving the signal which also deactivates the audio-visual alarm.

[0046] Figure 6 illustrates successful switching of point blade (402). As seen, the point blade (402) is substantially proximal to the stock rail (401). Therefore, the loco (101) can pass through the track-switch (302) without derailing.

[0047] In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) may be unpaired with the track-switch (302) upon travelling at least 20 metres further from the track-switch (302). In an embodiment, the remote controller (501) can be in different configurations and Figure 5 is only an illustration and should not be considered as a limitation.

[0048] In an embodiment, the present disclosure thus provides a system for avoiding derailing of the loco (101) during improper track-switch (302), gradients, or steep curves. Also, the present disclosure provides a system for remotely controlling track-switch (302).

[0049] The terms "an embodiment", "embodiment", "embodiments", "the embodiment", "the embodiments", "one or more embodiments", "some embodiments", and "one embodiment" mean "one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)" unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0050] The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "a", "an" and "the" mean "one or more", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0051] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention.

[0052] When a single device or article is described herein, it will be readily apparent that more than one device/article (whether or not they cooperate) may be used in place of a single device/article. Similarly, where more than one device or article is described herein (whether or not they cooperate), it will be readily apparent that a single device/article may be used in place of the more than one device or article or a different number of devices/articles may be used instead of the shown number of devices or programs. The functionality and/or the features of a device may be alternatively embodied by one or more other devices which are not explicitly described as having such functionality/features. Thus, other embodiments of the invention need not include the device itself.

[0053] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter. It is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the disclosure of the embodiments of the invention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.

[0054] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Referral Numerals:

101 – Locomotive
102 – Beacon transmitter
103 – Location of interest
104 – sensors
201 – Train data radio
202 – Beacon receiver
203 – Controller
204 – wheel tachometer
205 – brake interface
206 – Train ID module
207 – Local display
208 – Track-switch receiver
301 – Track-switch beacon
302 – Track-switch
303 – Track-switch controllers
401 – stock rail
402 – point blade
501 – remote controller
502 – scroll buttons
503 – remote-control display

We claim:

1. A system for controlling speed of a rolling stock (101), comprising:
one or more sensors (104) placed adjacent to a track, the one or more sensors (104) configured to monitor one or more locations (103) on the track;
one or more beacon transmitters (102) communicatively connected with the one or more sensors (104), configured to broadcast one or more signals received from the one or more sensors (104);
one or more beacon receivers (202) placed in the rolling stock (101) located on the track, wherein the one or more beacon receivers (202) are configured to receive the one or more signals from the one or more beacon transmitters; and
one or more controllers (203) associated with the one or more beacon receivers (202), to control speed of the rolling stock (101) based on the one or more signals received by the one or more beacon receivers (202).

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (104) are configured to monitor at least one of a track-switch (302), a gradient in the track and curves in the track.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) are configured to transmit the one or more signals at defined time intervals.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more beacon receivers (202) are configured to broadcast interrogation signals at defined time intervals.

5. The system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) are configured to receive the interrogation signals from the one or more beacon receivers (202).

6. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) are configured to transmit the one or more signals upon receiving the interrogation signals.

7. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) are configured to receive the interrogation signals from a distance of at least 20 metres from current location of the rolling stock (101).

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) communicates with the one or more beacon receivers (202) wirelessly.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more controllers (203) control speed of the rolling stock (101) based on a current speed of the rolling stock (101) and a distance between the rolling stock (101) and the one or more locations (103) on the track, upon the one or more beacon receivers (202) receiving the one or more signals.

10. The system as claimed in claim 9, wherein the one or more controllers (203) decrease the speed of the rolling stock (101) gradually.

11. The system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a telemetry unit configured to transmit data related to the track and the rolling stock (101) to a central server.

12. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more beacon transmitters (102) transmit the one or more signals comprising a unique identity (ID).

13. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (104) are configured to detect a fault by monitoring a proximity of a point blade at a track-switch (302) with a stock rail of the track.

14. A system for controlling a track-switch (302), comprising:
one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) placed adjacent to a track-switch (302) associated with a track, wherein the one or more track-switch controllers (15) are configured to operate the track-switch (302);
a display unit configured to display a unique identity (ID) of the track-switch (302);
a remote controller (501) associated with a rolling stock (101) is configured to transmit signals comprising instructions to the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) for operating the track-switch (302), wherein the instructions are provided by an operator of a rolling stock (101).

15. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the unique ID is visibly displayed on the display unit such that the operator of the rolling stock (101) is capable to read the unique ID from a rolling stock at a distance of at least 30 metres from the track-switch (302).

16. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the remote controller (501) is paired with the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) by selecting the unique ID in the remote controller (501), wherein the remote controller (501) is enabled to transmit the signals after pairing with the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B).

17. The system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the remote controller (501) is configured to indicate the operator and a driver of the rolling stock (101) upon successful pairing of the remote controller (501) and the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B).

18. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the remote controller (501) is configured to indicate the operator and a driver of the rolling stock (101) upon transmitting the signals to the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B).

19. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) are configured to transmit a confirmation signal to the remote controller (501) upon switching the track.

20. The system as claimed in claim 19, wherein the remote controller (303A, 303B) is configured to indicate the confirmation signal to the operator and the driver.

21. The system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the remote controller (501) is unpaired with the one or more track-switch controllers (303A, 303B) when the rolling stock (101) is at a distance of at least 20 metres after passing the track-switch (302).