Railways will install CCTV cameras in all 74 thousand coaches: Will also be installed in 15 thousand engines; AI will be used to identify suspicious activities

Indian Railways has announced to install high-tech CCTV cameras in all 74,000 train coaches and 15,000 locomotives (electric engines) in the country.

In view of the safety of passengers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has approved this project in a meeting held on July 12.

This project has been trialed in Northern Railway. After the response of the project received from passengers and railway staff, it is being implemented across the country.

Railways will install 4 dome type CCTV cameras in every coach. There will be two cameras at every gate of the compartment. Apart from this, 6 CCTV cameras will be installed in every engine. Their position will be in the front, rear and both sides of the engine.

Latest technology cameras will be installed for quality footage

One dome camera and two desk mounted microphones will also be installed in each cabin (front and rear) of the loco in the engine.

These cameras will be STQC (Standardization Testing and Quality) certified and have the latest technology, so that high quality footage is obtained even at speeds of more than 100 kmph and in low light.

Cameras will be installed only in common areas

Railways will install cameras only in common areas near the doors keeping in mind the privacy of passengers. Apart from this, officials have also been instructed that there should be no compromise on the quality of CCTV footage and data security.

AI will be used in CCTV data

Railways, in collaboration with India AI Mission, will also use AI on CCTV data, which will make it easier to identify suspicious activities.

With this, strict monitoring of theft, tampering, robbery and activities of anti-social elements in trains will now be possible. Strict action will also be possible against those who damage railway property.