Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian Railways to deploy body cameras on Prayagraj-New Delhi trains
Indian Railways is going to use body cameras for ticket checkers on trains between Prayagraj and New Delhi.
These cameras will record both video and audio to make sure everything is fair and safe.
The cameras have special features like night vision and long battery life.
Some people might worry about privacy, but the main goal is to make sure passengers are safe and that ticket checkers do their jobs properly.
Indian Railways to introduce body cameras for ticket checkers on Prayagraj-New Delhi trains.
Cameras equipped with HD video, audio recording, night vision, and tamper-proof features.
Aim is to improve passenger safety, transparency, and accountability.
Dr Shivam Sharma, CPRO of North Central Railway, confirmed the initiative.
Concerns about passenger privacy and potential misuse of recorded data.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Dr Shivam Sharma
- What
- Deployment of body cameras for ticket checkers
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Prayagraj-New Delhi trains
- Why
- To improve passenger safety, transparency, and accountability
Privacy Concerns
Safety and Accountability
Passenger Privacy
Privacy Concerns
Concerns about constant surveillance and potential misuse of recorded data.
Safety and Accountability
Ensures transparency and accountability in ticket checking processes.
- Route
- Prayagraj-New Delhi
- Purpose
- Improve passenger safety, transparency, and accountability
- Features
- HD video recording, audio recording, night vision, long battery backup, tamper-proof system
- Source
- Indianexpress.com
- Spokesperson
- Dr Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Central Railway (NCR)