Indian Railways have provided free Wi-Fi services at 6117 Railway Stations across the country. According to a release, no separate funds have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Railways on these Wi-Fi services at Railway stations.
OTP-Based access for free Wi-Fi
There is no personal information required to access the Wi-Fi service provided at the Railway Stations except the mobile number used for OTP. The railway administration promptly takes appropriate action whenever there are issues with the Wi-Fi facility at stations.
CCTV Surveillance system has been provided at 1731 stations
The installation of CCTV cameras on stations and coaches is ongoing. So far, the CCTV Surveillance system has been provided at 1731 stations and 11,953 coaches to ensure a safe and secure journey for railway passengers. CCTV Surveillance Systems are provided and charged under capital expenditure, the release stated.
New Delhi station expands CCTV coverage
CCTVs were already installed at New Delhi Railway station to cover outdoor areas like entry/exit points, foot over bridges, platforms etc. and indoor areas like waiting halls, ticket counters, etc. However, some new areas were developed at New Delhi station premises after February 15, 2025, and accordingly, additional CCTVs are provided to cover these areas. Presently, 250 Nos of CCTVs are provided at New Delhi Railway Station.
This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply to questions in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
