After the subway bombings in Moscow, how vulnerable public transport systems that emerged once again. London public transport system in the world with one of the largest. Public transport in London, officials were working hard to secure, but always failed in this.
In July 2005 London suicide bombers on three underground stations and a bus killed 52 people saldırırak.
Than two weeks after four suicide bombers attempted to attack but were caught before they succeed.
London public transportation security firm Control Risks'ten Jonathan Wood says that it is an attractive target for terrorists.
"People use every day of the attack on a public place makes great psychological impact. This kind of attack would be a great reflection on the media. Terrorist groups so that the goals will draw attention to them."
According to al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn'a main target of al Qaeda's public transportation.
"Western attacks on mass transportation systems in big cities, albeit unsuccessful life stops. Millions of dollars in damage to the enemy and the enemy was going to bankrupt companies."
With the famous red double-decker bus in London. Hundred years of the city's subway system, but a bigger target for terrorists.
There are more than 10 security cameras in the city. Some of these cameras in public transport systems. The camera will select the foreign body can be installed programs.
But experts say that public transportation is difficult to control. The difference between an attacker with a normal passenger is not easy to choose.
International Institute of Security Studies specialist Nigel Inkster 2005 terrorist attacks in the city's mass transportation lines and has proven to be vulnerable, says:
"One of the bomber detonated explosives in the basement of the subway. This power has made the rescue work and police investigation."
Authorities suspect the public trust in the identification of bodies and individuals. London Transport Oyster his office has developed a new magnetic card. Heng station where passengers go through with this card is detected. This is useful in the event before or after the investigation is
Inskter, "Public transport has to be isolated. This is an important part of a broad effort to combat terrorism." he says.
The 2012 Olympics in London will host the security issue is a serious concern. New transportation lines to the Olympic village being built.
New stations in bomb attacks designed to be least affected, but officials are the best way to catch the attackers before, he said.
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