Wagon Count
Automated railway wagon counting and number reading system for rail freight operations. Reads the alphanumeric wagon identification codes stencilled on the side of freight wagons as a train passes a camera point, and counts the total wagons in a consist. Used for yard management, freight tracking, and operational reporting.
Key Features
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Automatic wagon count as a freight train passes the camera
Wagon number (ID code) reading from stencilled markings
Reads wagons at operational train speeds
Consist report — ordered list of wagon IDs and total count
Integration with freight management and yard systems
Timestamp and camera location per wagon read
Works in daylight and with IR-illuminated night deployments
Edge deployment for trackside installation
Technical Specifications
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Prerequisites & Limitations
What Wagon Count needs to run reliably, and the operating limits to plan for.
Prerequisites
- Camera: 2MP+ IP/RTSP at the track-side camera point, positioned to capture the side of each wagon as the train passes
- Capture is camera-dependent — a global-shutter camera helps read codes cleanly on faster-moving consists
- Adequate illumination — pair with an IR illuminator for night, tunnel, or yard capture
- Stable bandwidth between camera and edge/server — roughly 4–8 Mbps per 2MP H.264/H.265 stream
- Mounting for a clear, unobstructed side view of the wagon identification codes
- Stable power and network at the track-side cabinet
Operating Limits
Indicative figures — actual limits depend on hardware, scene, and configuration.
Deployment Models
Wagon Count is available in 2 deployment models. Choose the option that fits your infrastructure.
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