Freight rail security to be beefed up; include drones

Solid fuels have been a target for theft as of late, especially with the winter months around the corner. Maciej Borecki, director at the Office of Security and Audit at PKP Cargo claimed that losses due to theft are in the millions of złotys. A special team has been set up to work with the police and the rail security guardsmen to limit theft at railyards. A part of the plan is to incorporate thermal vision drones in the security monitoring, reported Kurierkolejowy.eu. So far this year, solid fuels theft has been lowered by 20 percent thanks to the steps taken. Nonetheless, about 8,000 tons of material have been stolen this year, oftentimes, through the most old-fashioned methods such as railroad blockades.