Nice Systems deploys IP video surveillance & analytics @ Bangalore Metro

Nice Systems, an Israel-based intent-related analytics company has implemented IP video surveillance solutions for 'Nmmma Metro,' Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL). The solution is implemented at the train's Operations Control Center (OCC) and across six metro stations.

Using NICE IP video surveillance and analytics, Namma Metro is enhancing passenger safety, securing its train lines, and ensuring efficient operations while also meeting the necessary compliance requirements. "While BMRCL projects full operational capacity in 2014, Namma Metro is expected to serve 1.2 million passengers daily by 2013, with a capacity of 40,000 peak hour peak direction trips," said a statement.

Nice has deployed video analytics to provide automatic intrusion detection for specified locations along the tracks and in restricted areas. It will also enable crowd control by monitoring overcrowding and queue wait time at the various stations.

“Partnering with NICE Systems by the telecommunication system integrator for BMRCL was critical due to its domain expertise in public safety and mass transit systems around the world,” said A. S. Shankar, Chief Engineer (S&T) at BMRCL. “Through the user acceptance testing process, NICE security solutions have met our requirement to provide the Bangalore Metro with seamless surveillance of the Metro railway stations and passengers, mitigating operational, safety and situational risk.”