Amtrak Mobile Security System
On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Amtrak announced the deployment of its new specialized Amtrak Mobile Security Team to patrol stations and trains and randomly inspect passenger baggage. This is in supplement to ongoing patrols already in place by Amtrak to enhance the safety and security of passenger rail travel to minimize the risk of terrorist threats. The procedure will not affect train schedules, as inspection is a quick, minimally intrusive process that typically takes less then a minute.
Initially introduced throughout the Northeast Corridor, the Mobile Security Teams will ultimately be deployed nationwide. More importantly, these new measures are not in response to any new or specific threat and are in full coordination with the Department of Homeland Security. Keeping passengers and employees safe remains Amtrak’s priority.
To view Amtrak’s press release, visit www.amtrak.com and click on News & Media at the bottom of the home page.
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