Railways is planning AI cameras on rolling stock, but new orders are on hold as surveillance standards keep evolving. IP-based video surveillance norms were first set by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation in 2018, then amended seven times, most recently in June 2025. The latest spec defines CCTV recording for post-event analysis inside and outside trains.
India plans to introduce barrier-free, seamless toll collection on national highways by December, using FASTag and AI camera systems such as ANPR. Vehicles are expected to pass through toll points without stopping, with charges collected automatically. The government says the move will cut logistics costs and help align India’s logistics efficiency with global benchmarks.
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