Call for regular surveillance of railway tracks
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Call for regular surveillance of railway tracks

The Hindu  

The Confederation of All India Rail Users Association has called upon the State government and the police to consider an intensified surveillance over railway tracks in the wake of the increasing sabotage attempts and recurring incidents of suicides. The confederation functionaries pointed out that the recent series of incidents had created a huge safety scare among railway employees and passengers which should be addressed through all possible safety fortification measures. According to them, it was a close shave for passengers in two major incidents in Kozhikode and Thrissur districts, where hazardous objects were found on railway tracks. Following the intervention of various rail users’ associations affiliated to the CAIRUA, there were efforts on the part of the Railway Protection Force and the railway authorities earlier to strengthen local surveillance committees with the support of various residents’ associations to keep an eye on suspicious activities along railway tracks.

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CCTV cameras, panic button, real-time monitoring in MMTS trains on the anvil
1 week, 1 day ago

CCTV cameras, panic button, real-time monitoring in MMTS trains on the anvil

The Hindu  

South Central Railway has announced plans to install CCTV cameras in all MMTS suburban trains compartments with real-time monitoring by RPF/GRP personnel and equip every ladies’ coach with easily accessible panic buttons linked to a control room and the train guard. Shocked by the incident of an attempt made to allegedly sexually assault a lone woman passenger on way to …

AI-powered security measures rolled out by Mysuru division of SWR
1 month, 1 week ago

AI-powered security measures rolled out by Mysuru division of SWR

The Hindu  

In a first for the country and in a major step towards enhancing passenger safety and communication, the Mysuru division of South Western Railway has rolled out advanced security measures incorporating face recognition and Video Analytic Systems to provide alerts on real time-basis. This apart, a modern digital communication system was also commissioned with Voice over Internet Protocol-based Train Control …

Ludhiana railway station revamp work: Fewer CCTV cameras making life tough for cops
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ludhiana railway station revamp work: Fewer CCTV cameras making life tough for cops

Hindustan Times  

Since the redevelopment work began at the Ludhiana railway station in February 2023, the number of closed-circuit television cameras has been reduced at the facility, making life tough for the cops. Of the 42 cameras still at the Ludhiana railway station, officials said two are not operational. Officials from the Government Railway Police say that the low number of CCTV …

Centralised crime data for safety of train passengers
3 months ago

Centralised crime data for safety of train passengers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police has introduced a centralised crime database in coordination with GRPs across states to strengthen passenger safety by tracking interstate habitual offenders with prior criminal records. Superintendent of Railway Police, Chandana Deepti, highlighted this initiative during the release of the annual crime data on Monday, emphasizing its role in preventing and detecting crimes on trains and …

Face Recognition Cameras to Enhance Safety at Prayagraj Railway Stations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Face Recognition Cameras to Enhance Safety at Prayagraj Railway Stations

Hindustan Times  

Railway authorities in Prayagraj are implementing comprehensive security measures, including the installation of face recognition (FR) cameras alongside CCTV cameras at railway stations. These FR cameras will be used to monitor suspicious activities and identify potential troublemakers, helping control suspicious activities or potential stampede situations before they escalate. The cameras will be installed at all nine railway stations in Prayagraj …

1,054 defunct CCTVs put question mark over citizens’ security
7 months ago

1,054 defunct CCTVs put question mark over citizens’ security

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: With 1,054 out of 2,909 close-circuit television cameras installed across the city lying defunct for the past one year due to cable faults and lack of power supply, questions are being raised over traffic regulation, rising crime rates especially crimes against women, and accidents involving fatalities. HT Image According to data furnished by the PMC, Samarth police station area …

Railways appeals to people not to carry inflammable material on trains
1 year, 4 months ago

Railways appeals to people not to carry inflammable material on trains

The Hindu  

The Palakkad Division of the Southern Railway has urged all rail users to refrain from carrying flammable items, including crackers, on trains or anywhere within railway premises. It said that the division requests all rail users not to carry on trains inflammable materials as luggage or parcel items, including gas cylinders, petrol, diesel, and kerosene, stoves, matchboxes, cigarette lighters, and …

Rly safety committee bats for strict cam eye vigil, regular monitoring at stns
1 year, 6 months ago

Rly safety committee bats for strict cam eye vigil, regular monitoring at stns

Hindustan Times  

The Railways has decided to increase the number of CCTV cameras and baggage scanners at important stations like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Lucknow to tighten security. These decisions were taken at the 9th quarterly seminar of the State Level Railway Safety Committee held on Wednesday. Jai Narayan Singh, additional director general of police, Railways, Uttar Pradesh and nodal officer, …

India’s authorities make first arrests over train collision that killed 293 people
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s authorities make first arrests over train collision that killed 293 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Officials in India have made …

CCTV cameras along Rly tracks to check stone-pelting
1 year, 11 months ago

CCTV cameras along Rly tracks to check stone-pelting

Hindustan Times  

The railways has decided to install CCTVs along the tracks to identify elements indulging in stone-pelting on trains which leaves passengers injured and damages railway property. Commenting on the move, the chief public relations officer of North Central Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay said, “The technology of installing CCTVs is being used for protecting assets of railways, train passengers and also …

15,000 Coaches, like Rajdhani & Shatabdi, to Get CCTV Cameras in Big Safety Move by Railways
2 years, 3 months ago

15,000 Coaches, like Rajdhani & Shatabdi, to Get CCTV Cameras in Big Safety Move by Railways

News 18  

In a major move to enhance safety for women and children on trains, the railway ministry will be installing CCTVs inside nearly 15,000 coaches in a big order worth Rs 705 crore. This will include 14, 387 coaches of premium trains like Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi as well as passenger trains like EMU, MEMU and DEMU and will cover trains …

Haryana Police tightens security at railway stations after receiving threat letter from Jaish-e-Mohammed
5 years, 6 months ago

Haryana Police tightens security at railway stations after receiving threat letter from Jaish-e-Mohammed

Firstpost  

Police have intensified security arrangements in and around railway stations across Haryana, days after Rohtak railway police received a threat letter from JeM. Chandigarh: Police have intensified security arrangements in and around railway stations across Haryana, days after Rohtak railway police received a threat letter purportedly written by Pakistan-based terror outfit, Jaish-e-Mohammad. Speaking to media persons in Haryana, Additional Director …

More railway station to get CCTVs using Nirbhaya Fund
6 years, 11 months ago

More railway station to get CCTVs using Nirbhaya Fund

Hindustan Times  

Only 394 of the 8,500 railway stations in India are under complete surveillance of closed circuit television cameras, according to the Railway Protection Force, raising questions about safety and security at stations where video surveillance systems haven’t been installed and prompting the state-run transporter to put a plan in place to soothe concerns. RPF, responsible for railway security, has identified …

Indian Railways starts installation of CCTV cameras in premium trains but data suggests implementation remains a challenge
7 years, 6 months ago

Indian Railways starts installation of CCTV cameras in premium trains but data suggests implementation remains a challenge

Firstpost  

After facing flack for lack of security in trains, Indian Railways has now decided to install a closed-circuit television cameras in several trains by next year From October onwards, you can sleep peacefully and not worry about your belongings while travelling in trains. Keeping in mind the lack of security in trains, Indian Railways has now started expediting the process …

Eastern Railway authority has issued an advisory after increasing number of deaths caused by selfies
7 years, 11 months ago

Eastern Railway authority has issued an advisory after increasing number of deaths caused by selfies

Firstpost  

A day after the selfie craze inside a running train led to the deaths of several youths, the Eastern Railway authorities on Friday appealed to passengers to be careful and issued guidelines. According to eyewitnesses, the four friends got down at Bali station and started running through the railway track when a speeding train knocked them down, killing three on …

Bolster the security surveillance in Metro stations-India TV News
10 years ago

Bolster the security surveillance in Metro stations-India TV News

India TV News  

In a move to check the rising incidents of rape cases in the national capital, police officials are taking adequate steps to bolster the security surveillance in Metro stations, especially during the late hours. For the assistance of women commuters who have to travel at late hours, the CISF is deploying special teams of woman personnel. “ As part of …

Security goes for a toss at railway station
10 years, 11 months ago

Security goes for a toss at railway station

The Hindu  

In the wake of two low-intensity bomb blasts in Bangalore-Guwahati Express in Chennai station on Thursday, the Government Railway Police and the Railway Protection Force heightened the security at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, a key station on the Kolkata-Chennai route. Visakhpatnam Railway Station has no security cameras installed inside the platform or the outside. We need at least 100 cameras both …

CCTV surveillance system at major stations in Delhi
11 years, 6 months ago

CCTV surveillance system at major stations in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Strengthening the security arrangement at rail premises, Northern Railway has provided CCTV surveillance system at important stations including New Delhi, Nizamuddin and Old Delhi in the capital. The CCTV cameras have been provided at platforms and circulating area and their footage is made available in the main control room which is manned by security personnel round the clock.Surveillance …

After blasts, railways to assess security measures
13 years, 8 months ago

After blasts, railways to assess security measures

Hindustan Times  

The serial blasts on July 13 have forced authorities to assess railway security. A senior railway official on condition of anonymity said, “We will discuss ways to enhance security measures at stations.” HT Image The director general of Railway Police Force, PK Mehta will have a meeting with general manager Kul Bhushan and Central and Western Railway officials on Tuesday. …

Plans to install CCTVs in local trains
14 years, 8 months ago

Plans to install CCTVs in local trains

Hindustan Times  

The long-distance and suburban local trains may soon get close-circuit cameras. “We are testing the feasibility of CCTVs inside trains as a security measure,” said Director General of RDSO, K.B.L. RDSO is studying the impact of CCTVs inside train coaches, how and who would monitor the cameras once placed and their maintenance. “There is a need for CCTVs to be …

Railways to strengthen security
14 years, 11 months ago

Railways to strengthen security

The Hindu  

In the wake of the increased threat to railway property by Maoists, militants and insurgent groups, the Railway Board is looking at various options to tighten security to ensure safe running of trains in the affected zones. No less than nine incidents within a span of less than 12 hours, including the derailment of the Rajdhani Express in Bihar, that …

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