Central Railway

India

Central Railway is a zone of Indian Railways that operates passenger and freight train services in the central region of India, providing connectivity across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

CCI Score

4.11

-0.01% June 16

Latest Event

Central Railway Implements Mass Surveillance Contract

On August 14, 2023, a major contract was awarded as part of Indian Railways' initiative to install IP-based video surveillance systems in 1633 railway stations. Given that Central Railway oversees stations in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, this deployment of surveillance technology raises concerns about potential misuse for authoritarian control and the suppression of dissent.

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Central Railway is currently rated as an Objector.

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These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

AUG

14

2023

Central Railway Implements Mass Surveillance Contract
-49.90

On August 14, 2023, a major contract was awarded as part of Indian Railways' initiative to install IP-based video surveillance systems in 1633 railway stations. Given that Central Railway oversees stations in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, this deployment of surveillance technology raises concerns about potential misuse for authoritarian control and the suppression of dissent.
-60

Provision of Repressive Technologies

June 16

The installation of extensive IP-based video surveillance systems across railway stations can facilitate a repressive monitoring infrastructure. Although framed as a safety and modernity measure, such surveillance has the potential to be used for authoritarian control, compromising privacy and enabling state overreach. Given that Central Railway's jurisdiction includes many of the affected stations, its involvement contributes to these concerns.

Transline Technologies Limited signs major contract for Video Surveillance of 1633 Railway Stations for Indian Railways
AUG

07

2023

Central Railway Awards Contract for Kavach Safety System
58.11

Central Railway, a zone of Indian Railways, has awarded a contract for implementing the homegrown Kavach Automatic Train Protection system. With a significant budget allocation of ₹710.12 Crores for 2023-24, the system is expected to enhance passenger safety and modernize train operations across key regions.
+70

Technology and Services Impact

June 16

The award of the contract for the advanced Kavach system represents a progressive investment in technology that enhances passenger safety by mitigating human error and adapting to challenging conditions. This move strengthens public safety, aligns with the broader goal of using indigenous innovations to protect communities, and reflects a commitment to ethical governance in public services.

Indian Railway awarded contract for Kavach Train Protection System