Archive · 12 Jan 2026
West Central Railway to Install HD CCTV in Train Coaches
The West Central Railway is putting high-definition CCTV cameras inside train coaches to keep passengers safe.
They will first install 3,710 cameras in 1,855 coaches.
Vande Bharat trains will have live monitoring, while other trains will store recordings for 15 days.
Sleeper coaches will have two cameras, and AC coaches will have four.
This will help stop theft, robbery, and other bad things happening on trains.
The railway wants to make sure everyone has a safe and comfortable journey.
West Central Railway to install 3,710 HD CCTV cameras in 1,855 train coaches.
Vande Bharat trains will have live monitoring, other trains will store recordings for 15 days.
Sleeper coaches will have 2 cameras each, AC coaches will have 4.
CCTV system will monitor TTE activities and help prevent illegal activities.
Initiative aims to enhance passenger safety and comfort.
- Who
- West Central Railway
- What
- Installation of HD CCTV cameras in train coaches
- When
- Tender process underway, installation soon
- Where
- Trains originating from West Central Railway
- Why
- To enhance passenger safety and prevent illegal activities
- Organization
- West Central Railway
- Number of Cameras
- 3,710
- Coaches Covered
- 1,855
- Recording Duration
- 15 days
- Cameras per Sleeper Coach
- 2
- Cameras per AC Coach
- 4