NEW DELHI: An Integrated Security System (ISS) has been approved to strengthen surveillance mechanism at 202 railway stations, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
In a written reply, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said ISS has been conceptualised as comprising close circuit TV camera, access control, personal and baggage screening system, and bomb detection and disposal system which together provide multiple checking of passengers and its baggage from the point of entry in the station premises till boarding of train.
The anticipated cost of ISS project stands at Rs 385.06 crore, he informed. Prevention and detection of crimes, registration of cases and maintenance of law and order in the railways falls under the purview of States but is being discharged by the Centre through the Government Railway Police, Mr Gohain said.
Railways are supplementing efforts of states for better protection, and security of rail property, passenger area, passengers and matters connected therewith. Round the clock surveillance is being kept through CCTV cameras at 344 railway stations, he added. (AGENCIES)
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