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Security solutions for transportation

Transportation networks move millions of people every day. Cruise terminals, rail and metro stations, bus terminals and mass transit hubs must protect passengers and infrastructure while maintaining smooth, efficient journeys.

Smiths Detection provides advanced transit security screening systems and threat detection technologies designed for busy transportation environments. Our solutions help operators identify potential threats, support efficient passenger flow and strengthen safety across the transport networks communities rely on every day.

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Security challenges in transport

Transportation environments operate under constant pressure to maintain safe and reliable passenger movement. Security teams must detect weapons, explosives and other prohibited items before they enter transit systems while keeping queues moving and avoiding disruption to passenger journeys.

These environments often involve high passenger volumes, complex station layouts and limited space for screening infrastructure. Effective security therefore requires technologies that combine reliable detection, efficient throughput and compact system design.

Common challenges include:

Screening high volumes of passengers and baggage during peak travel periods

Detecting weapons, explosives and other prohibited items

Maintaining efficient passenger flow at busy stations and terminals

Integrating screening systems into space-constrained transport environments

Supporting reliable security operations across large transport networks

Security screening and detection solutions

Smiths Detection provides a comprehensive portfolio of security screening for mass transit hubs and transportation environments.

Our technologies include:

X-ray screening systems for bags and belongings

Trace detection technologies for explosives and narcotics

Advanced image analysis supporting confident operator decisions

Compact systems designed for busy transportation entry points

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Keeping visitors, staff, and inmates safe and secure whilst preventing

It is imperative that correctional facilities ensure the safety of all persons on site, whilst simultaneously preventing the movement of contraband on entry and exit.

Smiths Detection offers a portfolio of solutions to achieve the level of security necessary.

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Correctional Facilities

Government Buildings

Corporate Buildings

Data Centres

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