CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress / ITDC News Bhopal: Indian Railways is extensively using advanced technological tools such as Artificial Intelligence, drones, and CCTV systems to strengthen the security of trains, passengers, station premises, and the vast railway network. This initiative is being carried out in mission mode. Under this effort, the intelligence-gathering mechanism at the beat level of the Railway Protection Force is also being strengthened.
During an important high-level security review meeting held in New Delhi, the Ministry of Railways conducted extensive discussions with field officers from across the country in the presence of senior officials. The meeting, organized at Rail Bhavan, was chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with the Chairman of the Railway Board, were also present.
Preliminary investigations into several recent incidents, including cases of arson, have indicated the involvement of anti-social elements. Indian Railways has taken these incidents seriously, and the Railway Protection Force is actively investigating them. In many cases, the prompt and proactive action of railway authorities helped avert major accidents.
In addition to strengthening intelligence systems and rapidly processing information through technology, the Ministry of Railways will also encourage passengers to actively cooperate in preventing anti-social activities while traveling and waiting at station premises. Railways has urged passengers to remain alert and cautious during their journeys. Passengers have been advised to immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals within railway premises through the Railway Helpline Number 139.
Discussions during the security review meeting emphasized strengthening grassroots intelligence collection through an improved reporting system. The meeting also focused on enhancing technology-based security systems, expanding CCTV coverage across the railway network, and improving operational safety coordination between Railway Board Headquarters and field zones.
The meeting further discussed strengthening cybersecurity, upgrading camera specifications, and deploying AI-based surveillance systems. Special attention was also given to enhancing coordination and information-sharing mechanisms between the Railway Protection Force and the Government Railway Police for more effective security management across the railway network.
