Metro security checks to be routine

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ShenzhenDaily has an article named "Metro security checks to be routine" by Han Ximin. Descriptions are quoted as below:

"SECURITY checks at Metro stations would not be a temporary measure for the Universiade, but routine procedure to ensure the safety of passengers, Metro police said.

During the Universiade, security checks would be tightened and every passenger with luggage would be checked, a Shenzhen police news conference was told Wednesday.

Each of the 118 stations on the five Metro lines had at least two X-ray scanners installed to check for explosives, liquids and metals.

A total of 2,800 inspectors had been specially trained and would be employed at Metro stations, police said.

Passengers are restricted from carrying gasoline cans, lighters, chemical and flammable liquids, and explosives on Metro trains.

The restrictions also apply to fruit knives, kitchen knives, scissors and hammers. If a passenger takes a drink to Metro stations, they will be required to sip first before entering the waiting hall.

“Unlike Guangzhou Metro, which rented machines to check passengers for the 2010 Asian Games, Shenzhen has bought the equipment and trained inspectors. This will be routine procedure,” said Qiu Yiping, head of a police station in Futian."

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