Why Trains Need Surveillance Cameras
We all know how useful surveillance cameras are for catching abusing baby sitters and watching for theft in stores and the many uses for spy cameras in the private investigator field, but now there are security surveillance cameras being installed into trains.
Metra trains in Chicago will be equipped with more than 500 surveillance cameras on its engines and cab cars in 2007 at a cost of around $3.5 million.
The surveillance cameras will be used as tools in accident investigations in addition to identifying and locating trespassers due to security and vandalism problems that happen along the rail.
The video produced by the mounted surveillance cameras will also be used to educate the public on taking chances with trains and crossing tracks in dangerous locations in addition to trespassing on railroad right-of-way.
The color surveillance cameras with sound will store about 5 days worth of video and will be able to withstand shock and vibration. The will be synchronized with the “black box” event data recorder already present on the trains.
The surveillance cameras placed high up on the engine will be able to capture a collision but the video might not be graphic enough according to officials.
The Operation Lifesaver program attempts to educate people about taking risks at rail crossings but the video captures from the on-board surveillance cameras may be more effective. The spy cameras will also better enforce laws against pedestrians and vehicles ignoring gates and signals.
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