Indian Railways Expands CCTV Coverage Across 3,215 Stations

Railways Strengthens Security With Large Scale CCTV Installation Across India

Indian Railways has taken another major step to improve passenger safety by expanding CCTV surveillance across its network. The Ministry of Railways has informed Parliament that CCTV cameras have now been installed at 3,215 railway stations and 13,409 passenger coaches across the country. The project is being implemented in phases and aims to strengthen security, improve monitoring and help railway authorities respond quickly to incidents.

The ministry also confirmed that every operational Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat train is now equipped with onboard CCTV cameras. This move supports the government's broader plan to modernize railway infrastructure and make train travel safer for millions of passengers.

Vande Bharat And Amrit Bharat Trains Now Fully Covered With CCTV

The Ministry of Railways stated that all operational Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat train sets have CCTV cameras installed inside coaches. These cameras help railway authorities monitor activities during the journey and provide valuable evidence whenever any security related incident takes place.

The expansion is part of Indian Railways' technology driven approach to improve passenger safety. CCTV systems also help the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police investigate crimes more efficiently and strengthen overall security management.

Northern And Western Railway Lead CCTV Coverage

Among all railway zones, Northern Railway has the highest number of CCTV enabled stations with 425 stations under surveillance. Western Railway follows with 391 stations, while Eastern Railway has installed CCTV systems at 271 stations.

When it comes to passenger coaches, Western Railway leads the country with 1,735 CCTV equipped coaches. Northern Railway has installed cameras in 1,483 coaches, while Southern Railway has completed installation in 1,481 coaches.

Central Railway has expanded CCTV coverage to 240 stations and 1,384 passenger coaches. Other railway zones are also steadily increasing surveillance as the phased rollout continues.

The CCTV network has also reached specialized railway systems. Metro Railway Kolkata has installed surveillance cameras at 37 stations, while Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has completed CCTV installation at 72 stations.

CCTV To Help Prevent Crime And Improve Emergency Response

Railway officials say CCTV surveillance has become an important part of passenger security. Cameras continuously monitor station premises, platforms and train coaches. This helps authorities detect suspicious activities, monitor passenger movement and respond faster during emergencies.

The recorded footage also supports investigations by security agencies whenever theft, vandalism, harassment or other criminal activities are reported. With millions of people travelling on Indian Railways every day, stronger surveillance is expected to improve public confidence and create a safer travel experience.

Over the last few years, Indian Railways has introduced several passenger safety measures including panic buttons in selected coaches, emergency talk back systems, AI based monitoring at some stations and closer coordination between the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police. CCTV expansion adds another important layer to this security framework.

Technology Driven Modernization Continues Across Indian Railways

The CCTV rollout is part of the government's larger railway modernization programme. Along with improving station redevelopment, introducing modern trains and upgrading signalling systems, Indian Railways is also focusing on digital technologies that improve passenger services and operational efficiency.

As passenger numbers continue to increase every year, technology based surveillance is becoming essential for managing security at crowded stations and onboard trains. The Ministry of Railways said CCTV installation work will continue in phases across the network to ensure wider coverage in the coming years.

The latest data shared in a written reply in Parliament reflects the government's continued focus on using technology to improve railway safety. Once the remaining phases are completed, a much larger part of the Indian Railways network will come under continuous electronic surveillance, making train travel more secure and better monitored for passengers across the country.