Travel Security: Security for Other Modes of Transport

It is the responsibility of a number of government agencies - federal, state and local - to coordinate the security for the following transportation modes:

• Trains: Security is a critical part of railroad safety. The events of September 11 focused Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) attention on the need to address whatever security vulnerabilities may exist in the railroad system. ...

• Trucks: Ensuring that the security of the drivers and the cargo are not compromised. For more information visit the Federal Motor Carrier section of the Department of Transportation website.

• Cruise Ships: Security for passengers traveling on cruise ships is well at hand including screening of all baggage brought aboard a vessel. For more information visit the U.S. Coast Guard website.

• Buses: Intercity Bus Security Grants - $15 million - will enhance security for intercity bus operations by focusing on protecting the driver; monitoring and communicating with over-the-road buses; implementing and operating passenger and baggage screening programs; assessing critical security needs and vulnerabilities; and training transportation personnel to recognize and respond to criminal attacks and terrorist threats, as well as in evacuation procedures.

• Airplanes: Security on our commercial airliners is the best it's ever been. The Transportation Security Administration has focused its first year on hiring, training and deploying 57,000 security screeners to help keep you and your baggage secure. ...

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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