CCTV Surveillance at Railway Stations and Coaches to Strengthen Passenger Safety and Security

Installation of CCTV surveillance systems at railway stations, passenger coaches and other railway premises has been planned across the Indian Railways network with the objective of strengthening passenger safety and enhancing security surveillance. The installation of CCTV surveillance systems is being undertaken in a phased manner. All operational Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat train rakes have already been equipped with CCTV cameras.

Current Coverage
- CCTV systems installed at 3,215 stations and 13,409 passenger coaches.
- All operational Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat train rakes are already equipped.
- Cameras feature AI-based video analytics (intrusion detection, loitering detection, fallen person detection).
- Between 2023–June 2026, 9,840 security-related incidents were detected.
- Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be claimed in cash.

Top Zones by Coverage
Stations:
- Northern Railway: 425
- Western Railway: 391
- Eastern Railway: 271
Coaches:
- Western Railway: 1,735
- Northern Railway: 1,483
- Southern Railway: 1,481

Highlights
- Northern Railway leads in station coverage.
- Western Railway leads in coach coverage.
- Southern Railway is close behind in coach installations.
- Smaller zones like South Central Railway (30 stations) and North Western Railway (35 stations) show slower rollout but still contribute significantly in coaches.

Significance
- Enhances passenger safety and crime prevention.
- Provides real-time monitoring and evidence collection.
- Supports women’s safety and overall security at stations and on trains.

This phased rollout is part of Indian Railways’ broader modernization drive, combining digital surveillance with AI analytics to create a safer travel environment.