Title - Mumbai trains to get CCTVs, alarms

Mumbai: Mumbai’s local trains will soon have closed circuit televisions (CCTV) in every compartment and emergency buttons installed in ladies’ coaches as part of new security measures.Two cameras will be installed in each compartment of the train and their footage monitored in a control room to be set up for the purpose. In addition, an emergency button will be installed in ladies' compartments to improve security for women commuters."When this button is punched, it will allow for footage in the compartment to be monitored quickly and also alert the nearest train station," said an official of the Central Railway. Railway officials feel that such a system will gradually be adopted by the country's rail network as part of measures to enhance passenger safety.Over the past few years, the Railways have adopted a number of measures to improve safety of women commuters. Apart from the installation of wire meshes on windows to prevent chain-snatching and stone-throwing, a policeman each is deployed in every ladies' compartment during late nights.

Test run:These features are being installed on a pilot basis in the suburban section of the Central Railways The trials of the new system are expected to start later this month Depending on their success, these could be standard fixtures in all trains