Surveillance System To Be Installed In The Metro

Based on the study, a report was submitted by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) regarding the Kolkata Metro. The report recommended a surveillance system inside coaches with recording facilities via the control room. The CRS, an independent body comes from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. In order to prevent any mishap in the metro, a precautionary measure was laid down in the report. It was also recommended to play the real time footage for the motorman to take quick action in case of an emergency. Metro sources also mentioned that CRS has stated that two-way communication between the motorman and the passengers be ensured in all the coaches. Installation of CCTV cameras has already started in the AC trains. And soon, all the procedures and the measures would be implemented by the concerned officials as per the rules laid down.