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The Maryland Transit Administration is conducting random sweeps of its trains and stations after today's subway bombings in Moscow.
Col. John E. Gavrilis, chief of the MTA police, urged riders to report anything that appears suspicious at 1-800-492-TIPS.
The MTA joins the Washington Metro system in going to a heightened level of security in the aftermath of the attacks in Russia.
Michael Dresser has been an editor, reporter and columnist with The Sun longer than Baltimore's had a subway. He's covered retailing, telecommunications, state politics and wine. Since 2004, he's been The Sun's transportation writer. He lives in Ellicott City with his wife and travel companion, Cindy.
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Comments
Isn't this something that MTA police should be doing all the time anyway? And if they are already doing this, where is the manpower coming from to allow them to do this now? This "news" item seems a little strange to me and leads to more questions than it does making me feel safer on the MTA.
Posted by: Jeff | March 29, 2010 1:49 PM
Yeah!!! I'm so happy that they are checking for security now!!! I mean, after September 11th why should we even have higher security in our airports, buses, trains, and other transit systems. Everything is safe in Charm City, if you don't get shot in the back by a drug dealer or a drive by.
Posted by: Phillip | April 1, 2010 9:27 AM
Phillip: Your chances of getting shot in Baltimore City are extremely low unless you are involved in either crime or illegal drugs.
Posted by: Herx | April 2, 2010 9:36 AM