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This is an archive article published on June 16, 2023
Ticket checkers at 24 stations to get body cameras from next week
Among these 24 stations are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Byculla, Dadar, Kurla, Ghatkopar, LTT, Thane, Dombivli, and Kalyan.
The official added that these 50 cameras will be provided to TCs on these 24 stations rotationally and considering the response, more will be procured.
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To ensure smooth and transparent ticket checking, the Central Railway will provide body cameras for Ticket Checkers (TCs) at 24 stations in Mumbai division from next week.
Among these 24 stations are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Byculla, Dadar, Kurla, Ghatkopar, LTT, Thane, Dombivli, and Kalyan.
Similarly on Harbour line Belapur, Panvel, Wadala, Vashi, Nerul, Koparkhaire are among other stations. In May, the Central Railway had declared that 50 body cameras will be provided to TCs. However, it was in possession with just one camera and the delivery of cameras was delayed.
An official from the CR office confirmed that they have now received the remaining 49 body cameras. “In order to carry the body cameras properly, the TCs will be provided with plastic transparent cover holders which can be worn in the neck,” said the official. Moreover, he added, the body camera covers will have a message to the commuters , “you are under camera surveillance”.
This will prevent manhandling and misbehavior with TCs if any. Moreover, it would also help detect any discrepancy during ticket examination, increase accountability and instill professionalism and protect the reputation of staff.
The body cameras have high resolution quality giving clear night vision, motion detection among other features.
The official added that these 50 cameras will be provided to TCs on these 24 stations rotationally and considering the response, more will be procured.
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Record collection for Mumbai division
The Mumbai division has collected Rs 14.50 crore of revenue from passengers who were not traveling with valid ticket or those traveling without ticket in May alone. The cases registered over the same are 2.6 lakh.
The May’s collection is best ever in the history of Mumbai division of CR in terms of both cases and earnings, surpassing the previous best month collection of October2022 which had recorded 2 lakh cases and Rs 12.41 crore revenue.
Whereas in May 2022, over 1.86 lakh cases were recorded and revenue made through fines for travelling without ticket was Rs 12.5 crore, said an official.
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