Chennai, May 16:
‘TRIKE’ vehicles to boost surveillance, crowd control and emergency response at major stations
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has introduced electric three-wheeler patrol scooters at Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central Railway Station to strengthen passenger safety, surveillance, and crowd management.
The newly deployed battery-operated vehicles, called ‘TRIKE’, will be used by RPF personnel for patrolling platforms, concourses, and circulating areas, particularly during peak hours when passenger movement is high.
Officials said the electric scooters are equipped with advanced features such as GPS tracking, RFID-based ignition systems, sirens, and public address systems. With a maximum speed of 15 km/h, the vehicles are designed to enable quick response during emergencies and improve on-ground assistance for passengers.
Railway authorities noted that the initiative will significantly enhance mobility for security personnel within the station premises, helping improve monitoring and rapid intervention in case of crowding or security concerns at one of Tamil Nadu’s busiest railway hubs.
Similar electric patrol scooters are expected to be rolled out soon across other key stations under the Chennai Division, including Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Arakkonam Junction, Chengalpattu Junction, Katpadi Junction, and Tiruvallur.
Officials said the move is part of Indian Railways’ broader modernisation and green mobility push, aimed at improving station security while adopting eco-friendly transportation solutions.