Railways to Boost Safety with Surveillance Cameras on All Trains

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the installation of multiple surveillance cameras on all trains to bolster passenger safety amid increasing derailment attempts. Cameras will be placed in critical areas on the trains, and a central data center will store the footage. A tender for the installations will be floated in three months.

In a bid to enhance passenger safety, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday that multiple surveillance cameras will be installed on all trains. The move comes in response to several incidents where derailment attempts are suspected.

According to Vaishnaw, cameras will be positioned at the front, rear, and sides of the engine and guard coach, as well as on cattle guards and bogies. A tender for the installation process will be floated within three months, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all trains.

In addition to the cameras, a central data center will be established to store the footage. The Railway administration is also coordinating with police chiefs of various states to improve vigilance and intelligence networks for railway track safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)