Question : SECURITY GADGETS AT RAILWAY STATIONS

(a) whether the number of security gadgets such as x-rays machines, scanners, CCTV cameras etc. are out of order at sensitive railway stations particularly in Delhi for last several months;

(b) if so, whether the security of the passengers is being compromised by the Railways by not getting these machines repaired;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the action likely to be taken against the guilty officers found responsible for such security lapses?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)

(a) to (d): No, Madam. Constant monitoring is done to ensure smooth functioning of security gadgets installed at railway stations over Indian Railways including railway stations of Delhi area. In case any gadget is found out of order, necessary remedial measures are taken in coordination with the concerned Departments of railways to get the gadget repaired.