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First NS train conductors start working with bodycams

First NS train conductors start working with bodycams

The Dutch national railway (NS) has started equipping train conductors with bodycams to help de-escalate conflicts and improve safety. Approximately 3,500 employees are expected to be using the devices by the end of the year, following a successful pilot program that showed the cameras provide valuable evidence and deter aggression.

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