Indian Railways to implement Integrated Security System Over 202 Railway Stations

Ministry of Railways 04-May, 2016 17:49 IST

Out of 202 Railway stations nominated for implementation of Integrated Security System (ISS) over Indian Railways, contracts for execution of ISS work over 117 Railway stations have already been awarded. So far, Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras have been installed over 89 stations under ISS. In addition, 27 Under Vehicle Scanning System (UVSS), 114 baggage scanners, about 240 Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD), more than 900 Hand Held Metal Detectors have also been installed by zonal Railways under Integrated Security System.

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