Metra has launched a new pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor its rail lines and facilities with the goal of improving safety and security throughout the commuter rail system and decreasing response times to critical incidents along the railroad.
“This pilot project aligns with NITA’s legislative mandate to improve safety, security, and coordination across the region’s transit system,” said Metra Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski. “When an incident occurs along the railroad, our response…
