Intelligent Intrusion Detection in Madrid Metro

Unauthorized access by graffiti artists to areas of the Metro is a critical problem, as the tunnels, being outdoors and poorly lit, represent the most vulnerable points in the transport network. For this reason, DFUSION has become the best ally for early detection and activation of automated security rules.

Case Study

Madrid Metro

It is the company responsible for the operation and management of the underground transport network in the Spanish capital. It is one of the most extensive and advanced networks in Europe, with over 300 kilometers of lines and numerous stations connecting Madrid with its metropolitan areas. The company is dedicated to providing an efficient, safe, and accessible service for millions of daily users, continuously investing in modernization, sustainability, and technology to enhance the travel experience and optimize urban mobility.

With over 300 kilometers of tracks and 300 stations, the metro infrastructure provides an essential service for the daily transportation of millions of passengers in the Spanish capital.

Customer needs

Unauthorized access by graffiti artists to areas of the Madrid Metro is undoubtedly one of the most critical problems facing the transport network. The tunnels, being outdoors and in poorly lit environments, are particularly vulnerable to these intruders. Furthermore, these intrusions can lead to vandalism, such as graffiti on the train cars, theft of materials, or damage to equipment. As a result, the company faces significant costs and exposes itself to major vulnerabilities in the security of its facilities.

Unauthorized access by graffiti artists to the Madrid Metro results in high costs for the maintenance of trains and cars.

Solution

Madrid Metro emphasizes the need for an intelligent video analysis system capable of detecting early intrusions in the perimeter of the tunnels. Therefore, the company has chosen DFUSION to provide an effective solution to its security requirements.

Technology

DFUSION has been installed on the thermal and CCTV cameras of the Madrid Metro, and the system has detected intruders in unauthorized areas, such as graffiti artists attempting to vandalize the train cars.

Thanks to DAVANTIS’s video analysis systems, early detection has allowed for a quicker and more effective response, thus reducing the incidence of vandalism in the Madrid Metro. This translates into cost savings and improved public transport security.

“DAVANTIS has engaged with our issues to provide us with the most optimal and appropriate solution.”

Domingo Gómez Alonso, Security Director of Madrid Metro