Railroad security checks enhanced before congress

Security checks of railway luggage nationwide have been upgraded, two weeks before the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

As of Oct 20, carry-on and checked baggage by railway passengers have gone through tighter security checks in train stations. Items like edged and blunt tools, including kitchen, table and fruit knives, scissors, hammers and axes, must be checked in before boarding, according to a joint statement on Thursday by the ministries of railways and public security.

The heightened security standards will also ensure that no explosives, toxic, radioactive and infectious materials are allowed into train stations.