Ministry of Railways is taking several steps to strengthen its security set up. An integrated Security System is being implemented over
stations (including sub-urban stations) of Metro cities of Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai and other 140 vulnerable/sensitive stations of Indian Railways. This system comprises of the following broad areas:-
1. Internet protocol based CCTV system with video analytics.
2. Access control.
3. Personal and baggage screening system.
4. Explosive detection and disposal system.
On the recommendations of Norms Committee, which had been formed for fixing scales/norms for procurement of modern security related equipment, Ministry of Railways have allocated Rs. 60.76 crore for procurement of security equipment to be used by the Railways Protection Force(RPF). - PIB by RAJYA SABHA, December 19, 2008
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