Preventing unauthorized trespassing and damage to tracks through video monitoring
Network cameras keep Stockholm Central Station and the city terminal secure Axis Communications, a company that provides intelligent security solutions based on network cameras, today announced a case study in the railway sector where Axis network cameras were used to protect passengers and maintain security inside passenger cars.
Railway services require thorough security and monitoring of train stations, train tracks, and train cars, as they are used by an unspecified number of people. However, video surveillance is not easy due to factors such as poor lighting conditions, vibration and dust, and wide surveillance areas. Axis network cameras are widely used in the railway sector due to their robustness, excellent image processing technology, high-quality images, and various intelligent solutions.
In particular, recently, network cameras are often installed on train doors to allow engineers and staff to monitor the situation at the doors in real time, and in case of a problem, to determine responsibility or for police investigations. There is a high demand for train door monitoring because many accidents occur at train doors due to train breakdowns, driver errors, and attempts at boarding by unauthorized persons.
Products for use cases in the Axis railway sector ATrain, which operates the Arlanda Express, an airport train in Stockholm, Sweden, has installed network cameras in its train stations and depots to prevent crime and vandalism, and to monitor station operations and the operation of information boards, elevators, escalators, ticket machines and other facilities.
A-train installed AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras and an intelligent solution for perimeter security on tracks that require perimeter protection but cannot be physically guarded. The laser-based perimeter security solution detects people and objects crossing the tracks, sends an alarm if there is any suspicious movement, and the Axis camera automatically starts recording.
Equipped with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology, AXIS Q60 cameras can provide clear images with details even in backlit or contrasty environments. The zoom function can also be used to check in real time whether facilities such as information signs, ticket machines, and escalators are operating normally.
Arlanda Express takes graffiti and vandalism very seriously. Such acts of vandalizing trains not only result in cleaning and unnecessary maintenance costs, but also threaten the safety of the trains. In addition, there is a risk of electric shock from the high-voltage power of the railroad tracks when intruders damage the facilities. A-Train has been able to block intruders from attempting to damage the facilities and prevent unexpected accidents by monitoring the station with Axis network cameras. In fact, there have been several accidents since the network cameras were installed, but they were quickly resolved through network camera monitoring, and A-Train plans to gradually expand the video surveillance system to protect the safety of passengers and provide better services.
- Deutsche Bahn, the German national railway, uses Axis network cameras to protect passengers in carriages Deutsche Bahn decided to install network cameras in the carriages to protect passengers and create a safe environment while the trains are in motion. The process of selecting the network cameras to be installed in the trains was very demanding. They had to comply with VDV standards, data protection laws and general laws, withstand high levels of electromagnetic radiation generated in railway vehicles, and provide accurate images. In the end, the Axis network cameras that met all of Deutsche Bahn’s requirements were installed in the carriages.
Deutsche Bahn has installed 72 AXIS P3904-R Axis Network Cameras on six trains running between Nuremberg-Ingolstadt-Munich. The Axis Network Cameras on the trains are primarily used for monitoring dangerous situations. The cameras capture the entire interior of the train, and software installed on the internal system of the onboard computer analyzes the images. The Axis cameras installed on Deutsche Bahn trains are dustproof and waterproof, reflecting the characteristics of trains with a lot of vibration and movement, and are manufactured to withstand harsh conditions such as vibration, shock, and sudden temperature changes. In addition, an intelligent solution that detects actions that cover the camera lens or identifies cameras that are out of focus has also been installed.
With the high-resolution images provided by network cameras, Deutsche Bahn can accurately grasp the situation inside the passenger car while the train is moving and respond quickly in case of an incident. In addition, it is considering introducing thermal imaging cameras to identify dangerous situations on the tracks and prevent accidents or damage.
-Swedish Railway Asset Management Corporation secures Stockholm Central Station and city terminals with Axis network cameras Jernhusen (Swedish Railway Asset Management Company) is a state-owned company that owns and manages numerous assets related to the Swedish railways. Stockholm Central Station, which is used by approximately 250,000 people on weekdays, is the largest and busiest train station managed by Jernhusen. Jernhusen aims to increase the number of passengers at Stockholm Station to 500,000 by 2020. To achieve this, it is necessary to create a safe train station environment so that people can use public transportation services and shops located inside the station with confidence. Accordingly, Yanhui Sen decided to replace the surveillance cameras inside the Central Station building with IP cameras to provide better image quality and efficient surveillance capabilities.
A total of 33 network cameras, including 15 AXIS Q60 PTZ cameras, 10 AXIS P33 fixed dome cameras and eight AXIS P85 closed-loop pinhole cameras, were installed in the city terminal and central station. Six AXIS P72 video encoders were also introduced to connect and integrate existing analog cameras into the network system. The high-quality images provided by the Axis network cameras enable Yanhui Sen to respond more quickly and efficiently to crimes such as pickpocketing and emergencies such as the outbreak of a disease.
In addition, Yanhui Sen also installed a people counting solution based on Axis network cameras to measure the number of people visiting the station. Axis’ video surveillance system is based on an open technology platform, so cameras and functions can be easily added in the future as needed.
Kim Sang-jun, Sales Director of Axis Korea, said, “Many customers in the railway industry are choosing Axis products because they highly value the excellent product quality of Axis network cameras, their ease of installation and use, and their high-quality images. They are still mostly used for purposes such as ensuring the safety and security of passengers and facilities, but their utilization is expanding as various intelligent solutions are released.”
