Society | Jun 07

Yamanote Line trains to get security cameras

East Japan Railway has decided to install security cameras on all cars on the Yamanote Line, which circles central Tokyo.

The company plans to replace its 50 Yamanote Line trains with new models in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Each of the 550 cars will be equipped with 4 security cameras to deter crimes. They will be installed above the doors. The project will cost about 18 million dollars.

Video images will be overwritten once a week.

Employee access to the videos will be restricted to protect the privacy of passengers.

Source: ANNnewsCH


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