CTA in Illinois Working with Police on Additional Security after London Explosions

Discuss The Topic: In Firehouse.com Forums Section CHICAGO (AP) -- A series of explosions in London prompted Chicago's public transit system to tighten security on buses and trains Thursday. Transit officials were working with police on additional security measures, Chicago Transit Authority spokeswoman Kimberly Myles said. Riders on the CTA system would hear announcements asking them to be aware of their surroundings and alert workers about suspicious packages, Myles said. Judy Pardonnet, a spokeswoman for Metra, the suburban commuter rail system, said passengers would notice additional security officers on patrol. The rail system also asked passengers to alert crew is they see anything suspicious, she said. Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Chicago Fire Department and the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications did not immediately return phone messages Thursday morning. The explosions hit the London subway and tore open a double-decker bus during the morning rush hour Thursday. At least two people were killed and scores were injured in what Prime Minister Tony Blair called a series of ''barbaric'' terrorist attacks. Related Articles:U.S. Ups Alert to Orange for Transit Explosions on Double-decker Bus and in London's Subway System Cause Havoc CTA in Illinois Working with Police on Additional Security after London Explosions Experts: London Explosions Have all the Hallmarks of Al-Qaida Transportation Security Tightened in Philadelphia Region New York on Heightened Alert Following London Attacks Homeland Security Asks Major Cities to be Vigilant on Transit Systems