Eurailmag - #15 - March 2007 - (Page 50)

Services this video surveillance equipment. Technical detail - footage is sent to the NCR via Gigabit Ethernet, with optimum bandwidth usage (optimum compression/quality). introducing smoke detection and fire fighting equipment, replacing old equipment and introducing new posts - a total of 8,000 fire detectors between 2007-2010. Security experts at SNCB-Holding are already focusing on future plans, e.g., creating safe zones in stations and platforms around each passenger, with call posts and CCTV cameras (MALAGA 5) close at hand. Providing the best possible security solution is a priority for SNCB-Holding Philippe Tomberg, SNCB Holding EFFICIENT CCTV PROVIDES OUR TEAMS WITH AN INTERACTIVE TOOL FOR PATROLS THE OTTIGNIES PILOT A video surveillance pilot involving 20 cameras has been carried out in Ottignies station. Various types of camera and different criteria were tested (function, design, etc.). These cameras carry out several recognition and observation tasks, namely: • Recognition 1: identifying without any possible doubt • Recognition 2: specifying the individual • Observation 1: overall monitoring of sites and flow of people in a given area • Observation 2: removing doubt during an alarm (e.g. visual confirmation when intrusion alarm is triggered) Results reveal offenses dropped by 21% during the pilot. according to SLA (Service Level Agreements, or service-type contracts). The number of cameras per station and their position depends on risk analysis. The security plan is adapted to take into account local characteristics. “Efficient CCTV provides our teams with an interactive tool for patrols. When there is a problem, security can intervene faster, plus it also makes passengers and rail staff feel safer. Recording footage of an offense also provides extra information and reliable proof for the police, when making their enquiries,” explained Mr Vanderkimpen. “Agreements have been signed to set up a joint rail police/B-Security group to coordinate all video surveillance activities,” he added. In the future, after risk assessments have been completed, more stations will be equipped with RELATED PROJECTS In addition to developing MALAGA, several other projects are underway. These include SNCB-Holding is a division of Groupe SNCB. It coordinates and supports the activities of its two subsidiaries - SNCB (the operator) and Infrabel (in charge of infrastructure) – ensuring convergence of strategies and group unity. SNCB-Holding employs a total of 38,000 staff. It owns station buildings, car and bike parks, bike rental sites and station surroundings. In addition, it provides security and additional rail services – managing IT for the whole group and ensuring heritage is preserved alongside rail activities. SNCB-Holding aims to promote rail transport across the Belgian network, one of the densest in the world. 50 Issue 15 EURAILmag Business & Technology

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