**Executive Summary**
Indian Railways is enhancing CCTV surveillance and passenger safety across its network, with a focus on Pune Railway Division. This initiative involves expanding CCTV coverage, installing Integrated Security Systems (ISS), and developing strategies for crowd management. The information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on March 13, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **CCTV Expansion and Upgrades:**
* CCTV systems are being installed at all crossing railway stations under the Pune Railway Division.
* 854 cameras have been commissioned across 43 stations in the Pune Division.
* CCTV cameras at Pune Railway Station have been increased from 75 to 160.
* Installation of CCTV systems is ongoing across Indian Railways, with 1,825 stations covered so far (excluding halt stations).
* These systems feature AI-based video analytics for intrusion, loitering, and fallen person detection.
* **Integrated Security Systems (ISS):**
* ISS will be installed at sensitive railway stations.
* ISS includes CCTV surveillance, access control, personal and baggage screening, and bomb detection systems.
* 228 baggage scanners have been deployed across the railway network.
* **Enhanced Security Measures:**
* 420 trained dogs have been deployed for explosive detection and tracking.
* 76 railway stations are being prepared for crowd management, especially during peak passenger footfall.
* **Crowd Management Enhancements:**
* These 76 stations will receive a large number of CCTV cameras.
* New generation communication equipment, including walkie-talkies and announcement systems, will be installed.
* War rooms, staffed by officers from different departments, will be established for monitoring and response during crowd situations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Passengers**
* **Impact:** Enhanced safety and security through improved surveillance, early incident detection, and better crowd management.
* **Action Required:** None directly mentioned for passengers.
**Indian Railways (Pune Railway Division)**
* **Impact:** Strengthened passenger safety and security infrastructure, improved monitoring capabilities at stations.
* **Action Required:** Continue installation and commissioning of CCTV systems and ISS components as planned. Implement crowd management strategies at identified stations.
**Indian Railways (Nationwide)**
* **Impact:** Overall improvement in security preparedness, implementation of advanced technologies for monitoring and incident detection across the network.
* **Action Required:** Continue the ongoing process of CCTV installation at railway stations nationwide. Deploy trained dogs and baggage scanners as per initiative.
**Officers from Different Departments**
* **Impact:** Increased responsibility for managing and monitoring crowd situations in designated "war rooms."
* **Action Required:** Participate in manning war rooms at identified stations during crowd situations to ensure effective monitoring and timely response.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: The primary entity responsible for implementing and overseeing the CCTV surveillance and passenger safety enhancements.
Integrated Security System (ISS): A key initiative planned to strengthen surveillance mechanisms, comprising multiple security components.
CCTV Coverage expanded at Pune Station; 854 Cameras installed at 43 Stations under Pune Division: A specific program or sub-initiative detailing the expansion of CCTV coverage in a particular division.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Union Minister for Railways, providing context for the information released.
Pune Railway Station: A specific location central to the initial announcement, highlighting direct impact.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways enhances CCTV Surveillance
and Passenger Safety at Pune Railway Station
CCTV Coverage expanded at Pune Station; 854 Cameras
installed at 43 Stations under Pune Division
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 6:00PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, 13 March 2026
Indian Railways continues to strengthen passenger safety and security
infrastructure across its network through the expansion of surveillance systems and
adoption of advanced monitoring technologies. As part of these efforts, CCTV
systems are being installed at all crossing railway stations under the Pune Railway
Division to enhance monitoring and ensure greater safety for passengers. CCTV
installation has already been completed at 43 stations under the Division, with a
total of 854 cameras commissioned so far. In addition, surveillance infrastructure at
Pune Railway Station has been significantly strengthened, with the number of CCTV
cameras under the existing Video Surveillance System increased from 75 to 160.
With a view to further strengthen surveillance mechanisms at sensitive railway
stations across Indian Railways, installation of an Integrated Security System (ISS)
has been planned. The ISS comprises multiple security components including Close
Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance systems, access control systems, personal and
baggage screening systems, and bomb detection systems. Under this initiative, a
total of 228 baggage scanners have been provided across the railway network.
Additionally, 420 trained dogs have been deployed across various Zonal Railways for
explosive detection and tracking purposes, further strengthening the overall security
preparedness of the railway system.
Further, 76 railway stations across Indian Railways have been identified for advance
preparedness and development of a well-coordinated strategy for crowd
management, particularly during periods of high passenger footfall. At these
stations, a large number of CCTV cameras will be installed and new generation
communication equipment such as walkie-talkies, announcement systems and
calling systems will be provided to improve coordination and passenger information
dissemination. War rooms, manned by officers from different departments, are also
planned during crowd situations to ensure effective monitoring and timely response.Installation of CCTV systems at railway stations across Indian Railways, except halt
stations, is a continuous and ongoing process. So far, CCTV cameras have been
installed at 1,825 railway stations across the railway network. These systems are
equipped with AI-based video analytics features such as intrusion detection,
loitering detection and fallen person detection. The use of these advanced
technologies enables enhanced real-time monitoring and early incident detection,
thereby strengthening passenger safety and improving security management at
railway stations across the country.
This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw, in a reply to questions in Rajya Sabha.
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