South Western Railway (SWR) has unveiled the first Converged Communication System (CCS) on the Indian network. The $6.6 million project merges voice, video, and data services into one unified platform.
Officials report that the new CCS ensures secure communication between trains, stations, and operational hubs across India. It includes a sophisticated Video Surveillance System (VSS) deployed across 228 Railway stations nationwide.
Fourteen A and B category stations benefit from the Nirbhaya Fund, while 214 others received direct capital investment. This widespread deployment signals a major shift in Railway security management within India.
The VSS features 2,784 high-definition cameras, including Full HD Bullet, Dome, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ), and 4K Ultra HD models. All cameras are strategically placed and managed through Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC).
In addition to upgrading surveillance, SWR is replacing the older Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) technology. This transition improves bandwidth efficiency and dynamic routing, ideal for modern Railway operations across India.
Artificial intelligence strengthens the CCTV system by detecting unusual movements, lighting shifts, colour anomalies like a person in red, and emergencies such as collapses or loitering.
The Mysuru Division showcases early success, commissioning CCTV at 31 stations in southern India. It also established an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and a Divisional Network Operations Centre (NOC).
Furthermore, a VoIP-based Train Control Communication System (TCCS) is fully operational across 71 stations. Security audits completed in Mysuru, Pandavapura, and Mandya reinforce the project’s progress. With Mysuru Division’s deployment finalized, South Western Railway expects to complete zone-wide CCS implementation across India by September 2025.
