Safety First is Safety Always

The arrival of Hyderabad Metro Rail is viewed with a lot of anticipation from every section of Hyderabad. In an era where ineffective public transport systems have plagued the city’s growth, Metro Rail makes a great boon to the city.

Hyderabad Metro Rail lays emphasis on commuter safety and security as one of the key priorities. We recognize the need for a transport system that should not only be modern and world-class in build and features but also needs to be equipped with high safety standards for all, especially women, considering numerous instances of sexual violence against woman.

In today’s busy world, it has become imperative for employees of all classes in both genders to travel at any time during day and/or night to fulfill their job and personal responsibilities
Public safety has become questionable in such situations. Mainly women fall a prey to stalkers and other anti-social elements in the late evenings and nights.

Hyderabad Metro Rail has integrated several high-end security features into the safety paradigm of the Metro project.

One of major features is closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), both for visible and invisible surveillance, which can give a sense of assurance as surveillance can deter troublemakers.

The footage from closed-circuit camera will be continuously monitored from the Operation Control Centre (OCC) at the Uppal depot where the information is disseminated quickly and security personnel can attend any contingency within seconds.

The Metro Rail staff who manage video monitoring will be properly trained and supervised in the legitimate and responsible use of this technology.

Very rarely will anyone attempt to harm you when they know their actions are being recorded on camera. Cameras assure safety of both commuter and his or her personal belongings.

CCTV cameras have helped police and crime investigation departments solve several brutal but treacherous crimes with ease.

In view of the Delhi gang-rape incident, Hyderabad Metro Rail has embarked on these plans while also inviting suggestions from women across the spectrum to make travel safer.

There will also be separate facilities for frisking and scanning that aid in easily detecting any weapons carried by miscreants into coaches and stations.

Efforts are on to deploy uniformed personnel and plainclothesmen from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), including women officers that would keep a strict watch over metro stations along with private security guards.

Residents of Hyderabad can be rest assured that Hyderabad Metro Rail is not only a faster and convenient but also a safer and secure mode of travel to reach your destination.