Setting video surveillance systems in Kazakh trains promises to take care of security

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 7. JSC “Passenger
Transportation” (a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways) is upgrading
its security system by installing 1,350 cameras in 24 Talgo-branded
trains, Trend reports via Kazakhstan Railways.

According to Kazakhstan Railways, a total of 1,350 cameras have
been installed to provide 24/7 monitoring inside the trains.

“The video surveillance system covers the most vulnerable areas of
the trains: passenger cars, entrances and exits, and common areas.
This allows for real-time monitoring, preventing offenses,
minimizing fare evasion, and ensuring quick responses to
incidents,” the company stated.

The national carrier emphasized that video surveillance footage
is accessible only to authorized personnel at the Passenger
Transportation JSC situation center. Since the project’s launch,
continuous monitoring of rolling stock has been carried out, and
video materials are used for objective investigation of passenger
complaints.

The company added that preparations are underway to equip all
standard train cars with a video surveillance system. The national
carrier is also exploring options for implementing video analytics
and real-time access to video surveillance through internet
connectivity in passenger trains.

It is worth noting that a pilot project on train No. 3/4 Astana
– Almaty has already introduced internet access, which enables
real-time monitoring through video surveillance. The video
analytics system will not only track situations on the trains but
also automate data processing and use artificial intelligence to
analyze video streams, detect potential threats, and prevent
incidents before they occur.

To note, currently, JSC Passenger Transportation has four
branches – Southern, Western, Northern, and Express – and two
subsidiaries: JSC Suburban Transportation and JSC Wagon Service,
with 100 percent participation.

Additionally, Talgo is a Spanish train manufacturing company
specializing in the production of intercity, standard, and
high-speed passenger trains with articulated cars. The name TALGO
is an Spanish acronym for Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol
(Articulated Light Train Goicoechea and Oriol – named after the
company’s founders). A key structural feature of Talgo trains is
the use of lightweight, short, low-height cars connected in a fixed
formation with shared single-axle wheelsets located between cars.
Each wheel has its own individual axle.