Mumbai: Following serial train blasts of 2006 and other subsequent threats, the suburban railway in Mumbai has overhauled its security strategy in coordination with RPF, GRP, Intelligence agencies, and local administration.“Suburban stations now have 3,048 CCTVs installed. Out of a total 451 ladies coaches, 305 CCTVs have been installed in 146 suburban local trains. Major stations have been equipped with high-definition IP-based CCTVs with real-time video feeds integrated with station control rooms, monitored by trained RPF personnel,” said Western Railway chief spokesperson Vineet Abhishek.Central Railway chief PRO Swapnil Nila said a total 771 ladies coaches on CR have CCTV cameras with talkback facility for commuters to ensure their safety.For baggage scanning and screening, X-ray baggage scanners have been installed at selected sensitive stations of Mumbai Division, Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMDs) and Hand-Held Metal Detectors (HHMDs) are utilised at entry points, with a provision of 217 HHMDs and 16 DFMDs at important suburban stations on WR, said Abhishek. He said a few key measures implemented include the formation of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) at major stations, deployment of Bomb Detection & Disposal Squads (BDDS), increased RPF-GRP joint patrolling in sensitive areas, enhanced intelligence coordination with state and central agencies, special focus on anti-sabotage checks before peak hours, and random baggage screening at high-risk stations and trains, he added.
