BMRCL deploys AI-powered CCTV camera surveillance between Baiyappanahalli and M.G. Road
In a bid to enhance commuter safety, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered advanced CCTV camera surveillance system at six metro stations between Baiyappanahalli and M.G. Road stations in Bengaluru.
Commissioned on Tuesday, the system is designed to monitor not just the interiors of stations but also their peripheries, enabling real-time threat detection and anomaly tracking through AI-powered video analytics, according to BMRCL officials.
Combined with AI-based video analytics, this system enables real-time identification of potential threats, anomalies, and suspicious activities, thereby proactively fortifying security across the metro corridor. 'A key feature of the deployment is the incorporation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, which captures and analyses vehicle number plates in front of metro stations,' said a senior BMRCL official.
'By implementing AI-powered surveillance and ANPR technology, we are able to proactively monitor station environments, detect threats swiftly, and ensure a safer, more secure metro network for Bengaluru,' said M. Maheshwar Rao, managing director, BMRCL.
According to BMRCL, the intelligent surveillance system is aimed at fortifying the security infrastructure across the corridor while boosting situational awareness for metro authorities. Officials added that such technological interventions are part of the organisation's broader vision to integrate smart solutions as the city's metro network continues to expand.
SWR installing state-of-the-art security system
Similarly, on April 22, The Hindu reported that South Western Railway (SWR) began installing a state-of-the-art security system known as the Converged Communication System (CCS) at its stations — marking the first deployment of its kind across the Indian Railways network. Valued at ₹55 crore, the project integrates voice, video, and data services into a unified platform, with the aim of transforming both operational communication and security infrastructure, according to SWR officials.
Officials said the system will ensure seamless and secure communication across stations, trains, and operational centres.
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