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Railways Deploys 18,000 Special Trains and 700 AI Cameras for Festive Season
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:42 PM
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Indian Railways is gearing up for the upcoming festive season by introducing 18,000 special train services and implementing advanced surveillance with 700 AI-powered cameras across its network.
To manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the festive period, Indian Railways has announced the operation of 18,000 special trains. These additional services are designed to accommodate the increased demand for travel as millions of people journey to celebrate festivals with their families.
In parallel with the expanded train services, the national transporter is enhancing its security and operational efficiency through technology. A significant deployment of 700 Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras is being undertaken across various railway stations and premises. These cameras are expected to aid in crowd management, security monitoring, and potentially identify and address operational issues in real-time.
The combined effort of increasing train capacity and leveraging AI surveillance aims to ensure a smoother and safer travel experience for passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
In parallel with the expanded train services, the national transporter is enhancing its security and operational efficiency through technology. A significant deployment of 700 Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras is being undertaken across various railway stations and premises. These cameras are expected to aid in crowd management, security monitoring, and potentially identify and address operational issues in real-time.
The combined effort of increasing train capacity and leveraging AI surveillance aims to ensure a smoother and safer travel experience for passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.