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Western Railway Begins Phase-I Upgrade of Mumbai Suburban Rail Security

VSS Phase-I upgrades over 1,000 legacy cameras to bolster real-time surveillance alongside the rollout of zonal and divisional command hubs.

Overview

  • VSS Phase-I is relocating 652 outdated non-STQC cameras and installing 407 new high-definition units across stations and trains.
  • Command centers will unify live video feeds from thousands of CCTVs and facial recognition systems to accelerate threat detection alongside response coordination.
  • Drone surveillance monitors selected railway yards and high-traffic areas to provide aerial oversight of commuter movement alongside infrastructure security.
  • Seven K-9 units continue routine inspections for explosives with support from Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads alongside Quick Reaction Teams stationed at major hubs.
  • RPF escort teams accompany more than 64 suburban trains daily with Meri Saheli women’s units assisting an average of 144 female commuters on eight services to strengthen passenger security.