Visual monitoring for protection
Mobile video surveillance for enhanced safety in public transport
Left: Detection of persons in the track area with AI during daytime; Right: Detection of persons with AI in night mode Photos: LivEye GmbH
Rail track assets and infrastructure facilities in public transport are among the areas of urban spaces that need particularly high levels of protection. Vandalism, theft and graffiti regularly cause high costs and impair operations, safety and availability. Mobile video surveillance systems, such as those offered by LivEye GmbH, are becoming increasingly important for preventive safeguarding.
The infrastructure of rail and local transport systems is often freely accessible and covers large areas. Sidings and stabling facilities, temporary tracks, turnout areas or temporary track construction sites are particularly susceptible to unauthorised access, damage to property and theft. Among other things, metals, cables, tools and construction materials are stolen. In addition to the cost of procuring replacements and repairs, there are additional risks - such as damaged safety-relevant components, delays in the construction process or restrictions in ongoing operations.
Mobile video surveillance systems are used to prevent incidents and improve traceability. Mobile camera towers enable the flexible securitisation of track areas, sidings and operational railway facilities without interfering with the existing infrastructure. At night, the systems record movements in sensitive zones and support the early detection of unauthorised activities. This helps to prevent or significantly reduce theft, sabotage and graffiti damage.
One practical example is the use of camera-based surveillance at VIAS GmbH. For several years now, the rail transport company has been using video systems to successfully protect track systems and operational areas, including sidings. The aim is to detect criminal offences such as theft and graffiti at an early stage, minimise da?mage and ensure the availability of the infrastructure.
Optionally, the systems enable structured documentation of the condition of the assets. Overview images support the assessment of damages or alterations along the tracks. People and vehicles are automatically anonymised so that data is collected in compliance with data protection regulations, even in public areas.
Such solutions are used in the rail and public transport environment to protect track infrastructure and sidings from vandalism and theft. LivEye GmbH provides modular camera systems that efficiently combine security monitoring and digital documentation.