JR West, security cameras on conventional train cars to deter crime from today (ITmedia Business Online)

JR West train (Source: JR Odekake Net)

From January 15, JR West will begin installing security cameras in conventional train cars. The aim is to deter crime and increase security inside the vehicle. Priority will be given to special rapid trains and rapid trains that run in the Keihanshin area (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo prefectures), which have a long running time between stations and many users, and all special rapid trains and rapid trains will be installed by the end of 2023. Installed on the Kansai Airport/Kishuji Rapid Service. The company plans to install the system on other vehicles as well. [Image] Security camera installation image and installation schedule (2 photos in total) In December 2009, the policy for installation was indicated. In the future, newly manufactured vehicles will be equipped with security cameras as standard equipment. By the end of FY2011, we aim to install about 50% of the vehicles running in the Keihanshin area. Limited express trains, such as Thunderbird, will be installed sequentially starting with trains arriving and departing in the Keihanshin area, with the aim of installing about 70% of the trains by the end of FY2011. The rest of the conventional line vehicles are planned to be installed after 2024.

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