Entire Guangzhou Metro Will Get X-Rays By These Dates

By Matthew Bossons, November 8, 2017

Yesterday, November 7, saw an additional 28 Guangzhou Metro stations implement advanced security checks, including all of the APM Line.

Here is a list of all the stations that saw a security upgrade yesterday: Shabei, Hesha, Ruyifang, Chebei, Huangcun, Linhexi, Kecun, Yuangang, Banqiao, Martyrs Park, Yangji, Tianhe Sports Center, Jiangnanxi, Second Workers’ Cultural Palace, Hengsha, Zhongshanba Lu, Xichang, Xunfenggang and the Zoo, as well as the entire APM Line.

Much the same as at airport security, both commuters and their baggage will now be required to undergo an X-ray scan to enter Guangzhou Metro stations. The addition of X-ray machines sees Guangzhou Metro security reach the level of other major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and Shenzhen.

The new tech and additional manpower is intended to prevent firearms, ammunition and explosives, as well as flammable, radioactive, toxic and corrosive goods, from finding their way onto Guangzhou's transit system.

Here is the entire Guangzhou Metro security upgrade schedule, as reported by GDToday:

Tuesday, November 14
Tancun, Yuancun, Keyun Lu, Dongpu, Hanxi Changlong, Longgui, Renhe, Liede, Xilang, Huadiwan, Huangsha, Fangcun, Changshou Lu, Fenghuang Xincun, Shaheding, Cultural Park, Yide Lu, Wuyangcun and Beijing Lu.

Tuesday, November 21
Dashadi, Dashadong, Wenchong, Taojin, Ouzhuang, Huanghuagang, Guanzhou, Chebeinan, Panyu Square, Jingxi Nanfang Hospital, Changgang, Sun Yat-sen University, Lujiang, Chigang, Modiesha, Xingangdong, Pazhou, Sanxi, Baogang Dadao, Yuzhu, Shiqiao, Dashi and Lijiao.

Thursday, November 23
Longdong, Xinzao, Higher Education Mega Center North, Tonghe, Shipaiqiao, Wushan, Peasant Movement Institute, Ximenkou, Chen Clan Academy, Baiyun Cultural Square, Baiyun Park, Yuexiu Park, Tianpingjia, Changban, Botancial Garden, Yantang and South China Normal University.

Tuesday, November 28
Yongtai, Huangge, Huangge Auto Town, Dongchong, Higher Eduction Mega Center South, Baiyundadaobei, Gangding, Luoxi, Nanzhou, Jiangtai Lu, Feixiang Park, Jiangxia, Huangbian, Jiahe Wanggang, Kemulang, Gaotangshi, Huangbei, Jinfeng, Xianggang, Suyuan, Luogang, Xiangxue, Jinzhou and Jiaomen.

Thursday, November 30
Meihuayuan, Shayong, Haibang, Shiqi, Tanwei, Xicun, Xiecun, Zhongcun, Datang, Nancun Wanbo, Shibi, Huijiang, Nanpu, Dongxiaonan, Xiaogang, Jushu, Longxi, Hedong, Yangang and Shayuan.

[Images via Matthew Bossons, news.sina.com.cn h/t GRT Radio]