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USA SECURITY:  TRAIN AND BUS TRAVEL SECURITY

November 19, 2001 - Airport Security Bill Signing

The president also mentioned Monday that train and bus travel would be targeted for security upgrades, but he did not offer any details.

 

October 5, 2001 - Amtrak Announces Additional Identification and Ticket Purchase Requirements

National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA  19104
www.amtrak.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cecilia Cummings, 215-349-2735
Karen Dunn, 215-349-3457
October 5, 2001

AMTRAK ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND TICKET PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS

Philadelphia - Amtrak announced today additional identification and ticket purchase requirements for its national system of intercity train service. Effective Monday, October 8th,  guests boarding at any station between Washington, D.C. and Boston will be required to have a ticket prior to boarding the train. 

This policy effectively ends the practice of conductors selling tickets on board trains between Washington, D.C. and Boston.  Additionally, photo identification will be now be necessary to purchase tickets from conductors on board trains, as it is in stations, in other areas of the country outside the Northeast Corridor. 

Immediately following the September 11th terrorist attacks against the United States, Amtrak enhanced its security measures on trains and at stations and other facilities. Among these measures, all guests, 18 years or older, are now required to produce valid photo identification when purchasing tickets or checking baggage in stations and, where allowed, on board trains.

Valid photo identification includes the following:

Amtrak has proposed  $3.2 billion in accelerated federal funding for increased security, safety and capacity measures. A portion of the funds would support nationwide security and safety upgrades, including bomb detection technology, surveillance enhancements and the addition of 150 police officers to Amtrak's national accredited police force.  The balance of the funding would be used to meet the increased demand for capacity system-wide.
 
For more information on travel and new security measures, guests may contact Amtrak  at amtrak.com or (800) USA-RAIL.
 

October 31, 2001 - Greyhound Announces Additional Security Processes

Greyhound Lines, Inc.

 Bus and mountain
Information about Greyhound Lines
October 31, 2001
 

Dear Valued Greyhound Customer:

Our company's mission is to provide transportation across North America with safety, dignity and convenience. Safety is - and always has been - foremost in our mission.

Making bus travel even safer is a responsibility we take seriously. We have made some changes in our security programs that began after the terrorist attacks in September. Here are some highlights of our safety enhancements:

  • Additional security guards and cameras
  • Use of electronic sensing wands at more than 30 locations
  • Expanded pre- and post-trip checks of vehicles
  • Temporary restriction of seating in the first row of seats and an increased buffer zone separating the driver from the passengers to reinforce our policy against disturbing drivers while the bus is in motion
  • Cell phones pre-programmed with emergency numbers in the process of being distributed to all drivers
  • Using our ticketing system to ensure passengers properly check baggage and remain with their bags until they are loaded on the bus
  • Inspecting packages and requiring valid identification from unknown shippers who use our GPX package delivery service
  • Cooperating fully with all branches of law enforcement
  • Temporary closure of some lockers and parcel checks
  • Requiring positive identification from all passengers in certain locations.

We are continually examining ways to make our customers and employees more secure. We are working with the Department of Transportation and Congress to pursue additional security measures, including better screening of bags and passengers, securing the driver compartment, and an improved on-board emergency communication system.

Freedom to travel in search of a better job, education, medical care or way of life has always been fundamental to our nation. Enabling that freedom for Americans is my goal as CEO of Greyhound.

Thank you for your patience with any inconvenience you may encounter as we continue to roll out new security programs that provide you and our employees with a safe experience.

Sincerely,

Craig Lentzsch
Chief Executive Officer