Railways to Install CCTV Camera in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

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CCTV Camera in All 74,000 Coaches and 15,000 Locomotives for Enhanced Safety

Railways to Equip Every Coach with 4 CCTV Camera, Locomotives with 6 Camera

High-Quality CCTV Footage to Be Ensured Even at Speeds Above 100 kmph and in Low Light Conditions

New Delhi (PIB): Based on the positive outcome of experimental installation of CCTV camera in passenger coaches, #RailwayBoard has decided to install #CCTV camera in all coaches. This move will significantly improve #passenger-safety.  Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With camera, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve privacy of passengers, CCTV camera will be installed in the common movement area near the doors and common galleries inside of choaches.

The Minister for Railways #AshwiniVaishnaw and the Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of #CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on Saturday 12th July, 2025 was attended by the senior officials of the Railway Board.

360-degree comprehensive coverage

The railway officials informed that successful trials have been done in the #loco engines and coaches of the #NorthernRailway. The Minister for Railways gave the go ahead to install CCTV camera in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locos. Each railway coach will be covered with 4 dome type CCTV cameras – 2 in each entrance way and each locomotive will have 6 CCTV camera. This will include one camera each at the front, rear and on both sides of the locomotive. Each cab (front and rear) of a loco will be fitted with one dome CCTV camera and 2 desk mounted microphones.

Modern surveillance for modern problems

The officials shared that the CCTV camera will have the latest specifications and will be #STQC certified. The Minister for Railways emphasised on deploying the best-in-class equipment. He strictly instructed the railway officials to ensure that high quality footage should be available inquiry agencies even for trains running at 100 kmph plus speeds and also under low lighting conditions. The Minister for Railways encouraged the officials to explore the use of AI on the data captured by CCTV camera, in collaboration with the #IndiaAI mission.

Data privacy at the core

The officials said that the purpose of fitting camera in the common movement areas of coaches is to improve #Safety and #Security of passengers. While preserving privacy, these cameras will help in identifying miscreants. The modernization efforts of the Hon’ble Minister is #IndianRailways are a reflection of its commitment towards a safe, secure, and passenger-friendly travel experience.