CCTV cameras will be installed in all the coaches and engines of the train, a big decision of the Railway Ministry:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Indian Railways has taken a big step to ensure the safety of passengers. Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all passenger coaches. This has been announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. He said that giving priority to passenger safety, instructions have been given to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 engines of Indian Railways.

This important decision was taken on Saturday after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the benefits of CCTV cameras installed on a pilot basis in Northern Railway. According to a statement issued by the ministry, CCTV cameras will be installed mainly near doors, in areas with common traffic, to ensure passenger privacy.

Where will the cameras be installed in the train?

Passenger coaches: A total of four CCTV cameras will be installed in each railway coach, of which two will be at each entry point.
Rail Engine: Six CCTV cameras will be installed in each engine. These will include one camera each in front, behind and on both sides of the engine.

Benefits of installing CCTV cameras in trains

Let us tell you that Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world. Indian Railways operates an average of more than 13,000 passenger trains daily, which includes mail/express, passenger and suburban trains. About 2.4 crore passengers travel by Indian Railways every day.

CCTV cameras help prevent theft, tampering, harassment and other criminal activities. In case of an emergency such as a medical emergency, fire or any accident, CCTV footage can help understand the situation of the incident and help authorities respond quickly and effectively.