SAFETY & PASSENGER INFORMATION
These systems are linked to payroll and as soon as a member of staff leaves, or a contractor stops working for the organisation, their physical access credentials are updated simultaneously ensuring access rights are accurate at all times.
Additionally, full integration between the HR and security departments makes staff registration seamless, saves time for both security operators and HR staff, while eliminating administrative errors. This ability to integrate both systems will help railway networks to manage their budgets, usually smaller than in airports, more effectively and to spread security more widely and wisely across their estate.
Outside the terminal
The value of assets in vehicle parks and storage yards in both airports and rail stations has increased substantially over the last few years, especially as metal prices have soared. These sites can often be remote, with large perimeters, and even temporary sites, making them very vulnerable to theft. Security officials at airports around the world need to deliver powerful intrusion detection systems that secure their site perimeters and provide electronic access control, and supply
integrated
assessment solutions unmatched site protection.
cargo around the world, they are morphing into highly sophisticated retail outlets in their own right. Many high-end retailers boast a presence in major airport terminals. This has encouraged retail security managers to invest in a range of new technologies designed to reduce theft and shrinkage such as video analytics, point-of-sale alerts and other integrated security solutions.
Similarly, large rail stations have – particularly in the last decade – started to grow as commercial centres in addition to transport hubs. Although the profile of the retailer is slightly different,
with high-
end retailers replaced by chain shops and restaurants, the same challenges still exist. How can railway security staff help to protect against theft in order to attract more retail partners and boost investment? Again, borrowing strategies from the airports will help here too, specifically investing in video and access solutions optimised for a retail customer.
An effective transport security sys- tem needs to embrace flexibility, risk management and pre-emptive deterrence.
video for
Security manufacturers like Honeywell Security can provide solutions, incorporating radar and video analytics to protect large perimeters and are also able to provide solutions that can be used to remotely monitor and manage sites that are either permanent or temporary. In addition, where the welfare of lone workers is a concern, new security solutions can integrate with third party systems to monitor their activity and flag a problem if a worker presses the emergency alert.
The retail conundrum
Not only are airports dedicated to transporting people and
Some of the sophisticated systems mentioned above can be perceived as premium technology and security manag- ers at other transport sectors might face challenges in justifying the investment. However, preven- tion is almost always cheaper than cure. By taking a hands-on ap- proach to understanding the needs of each facility, managers can pro- vide quick returns by avoiding loss and damage. Airports are an excellent model to follow. Honeywell’s transport security solutions deliver the required functionality needed to solve
the
toughe st problems for the busiest hubs.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Daniel Wan
opinion@railtechnologymagazine. com
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