Hanwha Vision cameras in use on Swiss Federal Railways

The Swiss Federal Railway has used Hanwha Vision cameras for safety and security for a number of years due to its cameras, video analytics, cost optimisation and securing perimeters.

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is the largest rail and transport company in Switzerland with 1.2 million passengers and 180,000 tonnes of freight transported every day.

SBB is a leading rail system in Europe due to its quality of service, safety and reliability.

It operates passenger, cargo and freight services with large real estate holdings across Switzerland that it needs to keep secure and protect from crime, anti-social behaviour and trespassing.

High-performance cameras

The SBB video team needed to replace an existing video surveillance system across its rail network.

Hanwha Vision cameras were chosen due to the high performance, intelligent analytics and affordable pricing that the cameras provide.

The chosen Hanwha Vision devices are from the X and P series and have been installed and used continuously since 2021, these include:

• The vandal-resistant network dome camera
• PTZ cameras
• Network boxes

Video analytics for greater awareness

The cameras have beneficial functions and analytics such as audio detection, automatic lens distortion correction and a wide dynamic range.

If an event occurs, the dome cameras can switch to PTZ cameras.

The cameras also feature tamper detection, fog detection and day and night functions.

Cost optimisation in the project and in operation

SBB is increased the use of dome and multi-directional cameras from the X and P series with the option of remote lens alignment.

These help to optimise costs in the project and during operation as the alignment and the lens can be adjusted and corrected remotely at any time, which eliminates the need for on-site adjustment.

Securing perimeters

The intelligent video analytics, such as loitering detection and virtual line-crossing and area detection, allow the cameras to deliver accurate motion detection, allowing operators to quickly understand if there is unauthorised entry to any restricted areas.

The integrated AI supports the differentiation between people and different vehicles, further increasing the accuracy of the analysis and minimising false alarms.

“Optimise processes in rail operations”

Chei Seung-Kyoo, Technology Video, SBB commented: “We are very satisfied with the performance of the Hanwha Vision cameras. They help us to secure our stations and buildings, optimise processes in rail operations, improve public safety and ensure that our trains run on time.”