Drones to keep an eye on Melbourne trains
DRONES with thermal imaging cameras are taking to the sky over Melbourne’s rail network to improve safety, with Metro Trains and Victoria Police to also use helicopters on busy days.
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DRONES with thermal imaging cameras are taking to the sky over Melbourne’s rail network to improve safety.
Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said drones were increasingly being used to monitor the rail network during big events — including the Spring Racing Carnival, White Night and New Year’s Eve.
Metro Trains and Victoria Police also use helicopters to monitor the rail network on busy days.
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The cameras deliver real-time information to the train control centre, where Metro works with police to improve responses to serious network disruptions and incidents.
They are is also used to detect trespassing, graffiti and criminal damage to rail equipment.
Intelligence sourced from the cameras is provided to Victoria Police to support ongoing investigations.
Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said the drones would help fight crime on the railways.
“The use of drones are another tool to better respond to disruptions and catch the criminals who seek to deface our network,” Ms Allan said.
“This is all about making sure our passengers can get to and from Melbourne’s major events quickly and safely.”
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