Shanghai Week

On Sunday, the Shanghai Bus Passenger Transport Center will begin selling tickets using a real name registration system for buses bound for Beijing. As there is only one Beijing-bound bus scheduled daily, the additional security measure will not cause too much trouble for personnel in the ticket sales and check-in process, according to Station Master Zhang Yongbin.

The Shanghai Bus Center deploys around 1,000 long-distance buses every day to various cities around China. To strengthen security checks against possible terrorist threats, the center has installed a new closed passageway for the purpose. Passengers have been cooperative in having their luggage thoroughly checked, and few have complained about the new security measures.

Starting July 12, armed special police forces began patrol duty at both of Shanghai’s railway stations to deal with any emergencies, and police dogs are employed to check for inflammables, explosives and drugs.

The Shanghai Railway is prepared to transport more visitors during the Games, as some Olympic Football games will be held in Shanghai. The Railway Police Department has already sent about 100 special police to guard railway stations and established its front-line command to ensure safety for railway transportation.

The city rail in Shanghai transports more than two million riders daily, which poses greater difficulty for security measures. More than two security check passageways have been installed at major terminals and stations to speed up the process.

In addition, it is reported, security measures are also being enforced at the airport, seaport and city-wide bus transport system.