April 8, 2016 4:52 PM

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Shan-e-Punjab Express gets surveillance cameras in all coaches

The first train with all coaches equipped with surveillance cameras was remotely flagged off from New Delhi by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today. <br/><br/>All 21 coaches of the Shan e Punjab Express train are fitted with surveillance cameras. <br/><br/>Four to Six cameras have been provided per coach and these have been strategically placed so that entire area inside coaches can be covered. Video footage is being recorded on a portable storage device. <br/><br/>Live video stream of ladies coach is also available on an LCD monitor provided in Guard's Compartment for prompt action. <br/><br/>Mr Prabhu had earlier pronounced that provision of surveillance cameras for security of women passengers will be started in Shan-e-Punjab. <br/><br/>Our correspondent reports provision of CCTV cameras in coaches would help Railways in mitigating crime during rail travel, especially against women passengers.

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