NF Railway Boosts Passenger Safety With CCTV Surveillance At Level Crossing Gates

Guwahati (Assam): In a vital step towards bettering passenger protection and making sure seamless educate operations, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken an initiative to give a boost to surveillance at Level Crossing (LC) gates throughout the set up of high-resolution CCTV cameras.

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, stated that to get rid of dangers related to educate motion at stage crossings, CCTV cameras had been put in at 28 LC gates throughout key divisions.

“These include 4 in Alipurduar Division, 17 in Lumding Division and 7 in Tinsukia Division. These are enabling railway staff to proactively manage gate operations and prevent potential hazards, such as unauthorised access or obstruction by vehicles. This initiative is part of NFR’s broader strategy to reduce human error, minimise incidents at crossings and ensure secure, uninterrupted train movements. The CCTV coverage at major intersections enhances vigilance, speeds up emergency responses and supports data-driven safety management. Additionally, 9 Internet Protocol-based CCTV cameras have been installed at Railway Protection Force (RPF) posts across Katihar, Alipurduar, Lumding and Tinsukia divisions,” he stated.

The CPRO additional stated that, additionally, 6 cameras had been put in at IBS (Intermediate Block Signalling) huts within the Hasimara – Kalchini phase of Alipurduar Division to give a boost to surveillance at far off signalling places.

“As part of its infrastructure modernisation efforts, NFR has implemented an interlocking system at important LC gates across its divisions, ensuring that the gates are fully synchronised with train movements. This system allows barriers to operate in direct coordination with approaching trains, guaranteeing smooth and safe crossings. By integrating this technology, NFR optimises operational safety and provides enhanced protection for both passengers and track users,” he stated.

Sharma additionally stated that, as well as, 29 Sliding Boom Barriers had been presented at LC gates throughout Katihar, Alipurduar, Lumding and Tinsukia, offering further layer of protection.

“Further, Rubberised Surfacing is being introduced at 15 LC gates in the Lumding Division to further enhance infrastructure and ensure safer crossings. This upgrade will reduce the risk of vehicle skidding and ensure safer, more efficient crossings for road users, improving the overall road track interface. The Northeast Frontier Railway remains deeply committed to safeguarding lives and upholding the highest standards of operational safety. These initiatives reflect NFR’s dedicated efforts to modernise infrastructure, enhance security and provide a secure, seamless and comfortable travel experience for all passengers,” the CPRO stated.