Railway Board to Install AI-Powered CCTV Cameras to Enhance Safety

The Railway Board plans to install CCTV cameras equipped with AI technology across all locomotives and key yards to enhance safety. Chairperson Jaya Verma Sinha emphasized the importance of these measures during Kumbh Mela preparations, expecting 900 special trains and 30 crore pilgrims for the 2025 event.

To address the rising incidents of rail accidents across the country, the Railway Board plans to install CCTV cameras equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on every locomotive and at key yards, officials announced.

During a press briefing at Prayagraj Railway Junction, Railway Board Chairperson and CEO Jaya Verma Sinha highlighted the crucial role of these cameras in detecting unusual situations. ''We are installing CCTV cameras with AI technology on every locomotive and at all significant yards,'' she said. Additionally, security agencies will continuously monitor the railway tracks during the Kumbh Mela to prevent damage from antisocial elements.

Sinha expressed confidence that infrastructure and capacity expansion projects will be completed before the Kumbh Mela. She noted that around 530 special trains operated during the last Kumbh Mela in 2019, and for the main bathing event in Kumbh 2025, approximately 900 special trains are expected to run. Over 30 crore pilgrims are anticipated, with detailed plans in place for crowd management during emergencies. The Prayagraj Junction has been designated as an Amrit Bharat Station, with one side of the building expected to be ready before the Kumbh and the entire station within the next one to two years. Sinha also reviewed the preparations for the Kumbh Mela with general managers from North Central Railway, Northern Railway, and Northeast Frontier Railway, conducting on-site inspections at various stations.

(With inputs from agencies.)