Rail operator Northern Rail has hailed a landmark in its security provision; it has now installed 200 CCTV systems at its stations. In the ten years since its franchise began, Northern has increased the number of security systems from 84 to that 200.
Having recently installed systems in the North East at Marske, Longbeck, Southbank and Redcar East stations, Northern says it’s having success from taking ownership of the CCTV installation in-house. Costs were significantly reduced and more systems have been possible to install.
Martyn Guiver, Head of Crime Management for Northern Rail, says: “To reach a total of 200 stations now offering peace of mind for both customers and staff, is a fantastic milestone. Many of our stations are small, positioned on rural and isolated routes, and CCTV brings a level of security we wouldn’t otherwise be able to provide.”
Northern adds that the installation of CCTV on its rail network has reduced crime by 55 per cent since the start of the franchise against a national average reduction of 35pc.
