It’s a duty of every public transport operator to provide an environment that’s safe, secure, and reassuring for passengers and employees alike. Video security is an increasingly crucial part of every journey by train, bus or tram. Customers of all ages often value the discreet presence of a watchful eye in the carriage. And in the event of an incident, staff and passengers alike can expect the support of the authorities when they’re exposed to physical threats, harassment, or abuse.

Effective surveillance plays an equally important role for transport operators want to provide a better experience for passengers, maximize service continuity and safeguard revenues.

Serving as an effective deterrent against anti-social behavior, it also helps protect staff with powerful documentary evidence in the event of false accusations and other on-board incidents.

Meeting on-board security challenge:
Inside the confines of a moving vehicle challenges are big for any video security camera. It’s a tough environment: installation space is typically limited, while vibration, vandals, and rapidly-changing light levels are a fact of life.

On-board security cameras must offer a wide field of view to ensure every corner of the coach is covered. And just as importantly, it’s vital to capture crisply-detailed images around the clock.

Lighting levels can be challenging and unpredictable – from dark evenings to the direct glare of a low winter sun. And things often change fast: passing suddenly from bright sunlight into the darkness of a bridge or tunnel leaves some cameras temporarily blinded. […]