Question : INSTALLATION OF NEW SECURITY SYSTEM



(a) whether the Railways have decided to install a new security system initially at New Delhi Railway station;

(b) if so, whether such system involving software and hardware will be acquired from a foreign firm; and

(c) if so, the operational cost of such system when finally installed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (DR. R. VELU)

(a): Railways have decided to install an “Integrated Security System” in all the Railway stations of four metro cities which includes New Delhi Railway Station.

(b): It is proposed to be acquired under BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) Model through open competition.

(c): Operational cost of the Implementation of the above system will be assessed by the General Manager as per the requirement of the station.