Computer Science ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (3): 214-224.doi: 10.11896/jsjkx.250400009

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Computer Vision Applications in Rail Transit Systems

ZHAO Binbei, ZHU Li, ZHAO Hongli, LI Yutong   

  1. School of Automation and Intelligence, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
  • Received:2025-04-01 Revised:2025-07-17 Published:2026-03-12
  • About author:ZHAO Binbei,born in 2004,undergra-duate.Her main research interests include computer vision and traffic control.
    ZHU Li,born in 1984,Ph.D,professor,Ph.D supervisor.His main research interests include artificial intelligence,intelligent control and optimization of transportation,and perception and big data of transportation systems.
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFB3108600).

Abstract: As the backbone of transportation networks,rail transit systems play a pivotal role in modern society due to their high efficiency and operational reliability.With continuous technological advancements,computer vision technologies have emerged as a critical driver for enhancing rail transit systems toward greater efficiency and dependability.This paper comprehensively examines the current research landscape of computer vision applications in rail transit,evaluates their significant contributions to improving transportation efficiency and safety,and analyzes both the challenges encountered in practical implementations and potential improvement strategies.Through systematic analysis of three primary application domains-station security surveillance,track condition monitoring,and rolling stock status assessment-the study elucidates the implementation frameworks of computer vision technologies while identifying current research trajectories.Finally,the paper provides a forward-looking perspective on development trends,predicting how computer vision will further propel automation and intelligentization in rail transit systems.It also anticipates innovative breakthroughs in this field while ensuring data security compliance,ultimately fostering safer and more sustainable urban transportation ecosystems.

Key words: Computer vision, Rail transit, Feature extraction, Object detection

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  • TP181
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