COPTERS CUT COMMUTER LINE VANDALISM--PROTECT LIVES

The MTA in New York, Illinois Central Gulf in Chicago, and SEPTA in Philadelphia have begun helicopter patrols of their commuter lines to reduce damage and injuries caused by vandals. A six month program by SEPTA has shown a marked decrease in vandalism once the helicopter program was started. The helicopters use loudspeakers, sirens and floodlights to discourage trespassers. The helicopters also maintain radio contact with ground patrol cars and police departments.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Cahners Publishing Company, Incorporated

  5 South Wabash Avenue
  Chicago, IL  United States  60603
• Publication Date: 1974-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • Modern Railroads
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: K-III Press, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0736-2064

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Helicopters; Loss and damage; Security; Vandalism
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054591
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Canadian National Railways, Headquarters Library
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 1974 12:00AM