Indian Railways is increasingly deploying advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and CCTV surveillance systems to strengthen the safety and security of trains, passengers, station premises and the country’s vast railway network.
The Railway Ministry on Wednesday held a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi, bringing together senior officials and field officers from across the country to assess security preparedness and improve intelligence coordination. The meeting, chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan, was attended by Ministers of State for Railways V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with the Chairman of the Railway Board and other senior officials.
Railways stated that swift intervention and timely action by railway staff in several instances helped prevent major mishaps. Officials also stressed the need to strengthen intelligence gathering at the grassroots level, particularly through improved beat-level monitoring by the RPF.
The discussions focused on expanding the use of technology-driven security systems, including wider CCTV coverage across railway stations and rail corridors, deployment of AI-based monitoring tools and upgrades to surveillance camera specifications. Strengthening cyber security infrastructure and improving operational coordination between Railway Board headquarters and zonal field units also figured prominently during the review.
The ministry further emphasized the need for closer coordination between the RPF and the Government Railway Police (GRP) through enhanced information-sharing mechanisms to ensure more effective security management across the railway network.
What Passengers Need To Do
- Remain alert and vigilant while travelling on trains and waiting at railway stations.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, activity or unattended object noticed on railway premises.
- Use the Railway helpline number 139 to report security concerns.
- Cooperate with railway authorities and security personnel during checks and investigations.
- Support Railways’ efforts to curb anti-social activities by sharing timely information.
What The Government/Railways Is Doing
- Deploying advanced technologies such as AI-based surveillance systems, drones and CCTV networks to improve railway security.
- Strengthening intelligence gathering mechanisms at the Railway Protection Force (RPF) beat level.
- Conducting investigations into recent fire incidents and suspected anti-social activities.
- Expanding CCTV coverage across railway stations and rail routes.
- Upgrading surveillance camera specifications and monitoring systems.
- Enhancing cyber security systems across the railway network.
- Improving coordination and information-sharing between the RPF and Government Railway Police (GRP).
- Holding high-level security review meetings with railway officials and field officers nationwide.
- Improving operational coordination between Railway Board headquarters and field zones for faster response and monitoring.
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