To further bolster passenger safety, NFR has installed 135 CCTV cameras throughout Guwahati Railway Station
In a step towards enhancing railway safety and operational readiness, the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Manoj Yadava, recently inaugurated a newly built Escort Mobilisation Hall at Guwahati Railway Station. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by Indian Railways to modernise security infrastructure across key stations.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), along with other senior railway executives and RPF personnel.
Speaking on the occasion, Yadava highlighted the RPF’s commitment to strengthening security through the use of advanced technologies and improved infrastructure. The Escort Mobilisation Hall will function as a central coordination point, streamlining the deployment of RPF personnel and ensuring quicker mobilisation during routine operations or emergencies.
To further bolster passenger safety, NFR has installed 135 CCTV cameras throughout Guwahati Railway Station. According to NFR’s Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, the newly installed surveillance system cost Rs 1.3 crore and incorporates artificial intelligence features designed to detect and respond to potential threats in real time.
“These cameras, which have been strategically installed in the nooks and corners of the railway station, including on each platform, will be monitored and controlled from a centralised control room,” Sharma explained. “The AI-powered system is designed to raise alerts if it detects any suspicious behaviour, such as someone loitering in a particular area for more than five seconds. By analysing facial patterns, the system can identify individuals and flag unusual activity, allowing authorities to respond swiftly and take necessary action.”
To complement the surveillance network, 20 panic buttons have been installed at key locations across the station. These are intended to offer passengers a quick way to call for help in distress situations.
“There are twenty panic buttons which are strategically installed across various platform locations. In case of an emergency, the person can press the button to alert the control room instantly. The system then transmits the individual’s image and location, enabling the control room staff to coordinate immediate assistance with on-ground security personnel,” Sharma said.
He also noted that the system is equipped with an anti-tampering feature. If anyone attempts to obstruct or damage a camera, an alert is immediately sent to the control room, and the system captures the final image of the person responsible.
The introduction of these measures reflects Indian Railways’ effort to balance technology and human resources to improve security. With increasing passenger traffic and evolving safety challenges, such initiatives are expected to play a crucial role in creating safer travel environments at busy stations like Guwahati.
