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Railways to Upgrade Security At 76 Railway Stations By March

  • Rushing to upgrade security cover at 202 sensitive stations, the Indian Railways Wednesday said they hope to complete installation of the high-tech Integrated Security System (ISS) at 76 of these stations by March 31.The remaining stations would have an ISS, which provides for multiple screening/checking of passengers right from the point of entry, by end of 2012-13, said officials.Around Rs.350 crore was sanctioned for the project which was taken up ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi.
  • The system comprises latest machines and software to supplement conventional methods of security.Under the ISS, there will be dedicated control rooms at strategic locations for round-the-clock monitoring through the Close Circuit TV (CCTV)-based surveillance system, said officials.For personal screening, the use of hand-held metal detectors, door-frame metal detectors and frisking in suspected cases would continue.Baggage screening will be done through large size X-ray machines. Bomb Detection and Disposal System will be available with latest equipment at important stations.

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