AI on the tracks: A look at 7 Indian railway stations set for smart surveillance upgradesETInfra
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In a recent update, seven major Indian railways stations will get an AI-upgrade that will change the world of travel and passenger safety . These railway stations will introduce AI-powered facial recognition surveillance systems. The technical move is part of a broader plan to modernise and enhance public security with the help of technology.Every station experiences millions of passengers every year. A look at the seven railway stations:Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is a UNESCO Heritage Site that also happens to be India's oldest and busiest railway station. You'll be amazed to know that the CST handles over 3 million passengers on a daily basis. The station is known for its interesting Victorian Gothic structure. Now with the help of AI and modern technology, the station will have a powerful tool to identify known offenders.The New Delhi Railway Station is known for handling more than 5 lakh passengers every day. The station remains overcrowded and the AI surveillance along with facial recognition will help track down potential offenders. It can also help in finding missing persons, especially during the festive seasons when the crowd is too much to handle.Howrah Junction is also among the busiest and oldest railway stations of India. The railway station serves thousands of passengers every day and is an important part of West Bengal's economy. AI-based facial recognition will help the station in identifying any suspects and missing persons. This is a major step in modernising Howrah railway station.Another station chosen for the upgrade is Kolkata's Sealdah Railway Station. The station connects local and regional destinations and AI will only help in handling the security, and real-time video analytics will allow authorities to spot troublemakers.Next on the list is Chennai Central which handles some 5 lakh passengers on a daily basis. The station serves long-distance trains and the introduction of AI surveillance will help in facial scanning and better crowd handling, among others.Hyderabad's Secunderabad Railway Station is also a part of the plan. The station handles lakhs of passengers from both South and Central India on a daily basis. The AI facial recognition tool, and automated surveillance alerts will help boost the security on the station.Bihar's one of the prominent stations, Danapur Railway Station will also get an AI boost. The station links destinations between Eastern and Northern India and is an important part of Patna. AI surveillance will add a new level of security to the station.
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