New CCTV cameras fitted in bid to make East Coas train travel safer (From York Press)

New CCTV cameras fitted in bid to make East Coas train travel safer

9:05am Friday 12th March 2010 in

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NEW CCTV cameras are to be fitted on trains ferrying passengers from York to London and Edinburgh as rail bosses beef up security measures.

The nationalised company East Coast will install 1,621 cameras throughout its fleet of 43 trains – about 40 for each service – as it invests £3.8 million in rolling stock.

The scheme, which is now under way and should be completed by the end of the year, will see CCTV fitted to the interiors of carriages to combat antisocial behaviour, while a number of forward-facing cameras will be placed within drivers’ cabs to monitor any incidents from their perspective.

East Coast engineering director Ian Duncan said: “This demonstrates our investment in the rolling stock and our commitment to passenger safety.

“On the very rare occasions when a minority of individuals cause problems on our trains, CCTV systems on board will help protect passengers and our staff against antisocial behaviour, assist authorities with convictions against offenders and hopefully act as a deterrent.

“The introduction of CCTV on board our trains will help reassure our customers that the train is a safe way to travel,” Mr Duncan said.