The Future of Secure Transit: How China's Smart Security Model is Shaping Global StandardsGlobal Demand for Smart Transit Security — Why Cities Are Upgrading with Securina’s AI Security Solutions

Rising passenger volumes, evolving threats and regulatory pressure push transit hubs worldwide toward intelligent security systems.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — As global urbanization accelerates and public transit systems expand, cities and transport authorities face an urgent mandate: modernize security screening with high-throughput, automated solutions. The once-acceptable practice of manual bag checks and basic metal detectors is becoming a liability — slowing passenger flow and exposing vulnerabilities.

With the increasing complexity of security threats — from non-metallic dangerous items to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and chemical hazards — legacy X-ray systems lack the capability to reliably distinguish between organic and inorganic materials. Transit operators now require multi-energy X-ray and CT-based baggage scanners combined with advanced AI threat detection and full-body screening to ensure safety without compromising throughput.

Enter Securina Detection System CO., LTD — offering a full portfolio of intelligent security products including AI-powered cabin baggage scanners, multi-energy X-ray systems, privacy-compliant body scanners, and a unified central security management platform — designed for modern transit hubs worldwide.

Why Traditional Security is Not Enough

Surging Passenger Volumes and Urbanization

Global urbanization has driven massive growth in metro, rail and airport traffic. Public transit systems that once handled modest loads are now serving tens of millions daily — creating major bottlenecks when using manual bag checks or simple metal detectors. Long queues, frustrated passengers, and crowd-control risks are becoming unacceptable.

Modern hubs need high-throughput security solutions that preserve passenger flow — a demand Securina’s systems address directly.

Evolving and Complex Threat Landscape

Security threats have transformed. Beyond firearms and knives, authorities now contend with non-metallic threats, explosive devices with complex chemical signatures, and other concealed dangers. Traditional X-ray struggles to discriminate between benign objects and real threats — particularly when materials are mixed or non-metallic.

Securina’s multi-energy X-ray scanners, AI-powered baggage screening and HD scanning imaging provide automatic material identification of bag contents, enhancing detection accuracy even under challenging conditions.

Regulatory Pressure and Security Mandates

Governments and international bodies are increasingly imposing strict security regulations for transportation hubs. Compliance with standards — whether European CE directives, U.S. certification protocols, or local regulatory frameworks — is now mandatory.

Transit operators must upgrade to certified, modern detection equipment — and Securina’s solutions are engineered to meet global standards, offering full compliance and readiness for regions with stringent security mandates.

Passenger Experience Matters

Modern travelers expect smooth, fast, and minimally intrusive security checks. Cumbersome manual inspections undermine passenger satisfaction and can harm traffic flow, ridership growth, and city image.

Securina’s solutions — including “ClearPass” privacy-protecting body scanners, automated baggage screening, and unified management platforms — offer a seamless, efficient, user-friendly experience, minimizing disruption while maximizing safety.

Economic Efficiency Through Automation

Inefficient security operations carry hidden costs: excess manpower, delayed trains, reduced throughput, and potential loss of ridership. Automated, AI-driven security reduces per-passenger processing time from minutes to seconds, enabling transit authorities to run more trains, serve more passengers, and cut operational expenses.（a detailed cost-benefit analysis）

For many cities, investing in smart security is not just a safety decision — it is an investment in operational efficiency, economic viability, and long-term sustainability.

Learning from China — Smart Transit Security at Megacity Scale

China as a Real-World Laboratory for Mega-Scale Security

In cities with daily subway ridership often exceeding 10 million — and annual passenger volumes in the tens of billions — security infrastructure must be fast, reliable, and scalable. Traditional screening simply cannot keep up. In this environment, intelligent, integrated security systems are not optional — they are essential.

The models developed in such high-pressure environments have proven that integrated, AI-driven security can deliver both high throughput and low false-alarm rates — making them ideal blueprints for rapidly growing megacities worldwide.

Integrated Smart Security Checkpoint Model

Rather than treating screening as isolated tasks, many Chinese transit systems employ a fully integrated ecosystem:

AI-powered X-ray baggage scanners (multi-view or CT) with automatic threat recognition, highlighting guns, knives, liquids, batteries, and other prohibited items — reducing reliance on human operators and increasing throughput.
Full-body screening using millimeter-wave or passive terahertz imaging, detecting both metallic and non-metallic items while preserving passenger privacy via avatar-based display of threat locations.
Biometric access control and integration with ticketing/flow-management systems to streamline passenger movement and dynamically manage crowd flow.
A centralized data command platform that aggregates real-time analytics — throughput, alarm rates, device health — enabling data-driven operations management and predictive maintenance.

Securina delivers all these elements in a unified package, giving transit authorities a turnkey “smart checkpoint” solution ready for global deployment.

Proven Performance: Efficiency & Detection Accuracy

Implementations of intelligent security at major Chinese airports and metro lines have shown dramatic improvements: per-channel throughput exceeding 20,000+ passengers per day, wait-time reductions over 40%, and false-alarm rates maintained at very low levels under 1%. Such performance demonstrates a practical balance of speed, scale, and security — a compelling value proposition for international buyers.

While specific numbers vary by location, the model’s success underscores the feasibility and necessity of large-scale intelligent security deployments — making Securina’s technology suite particularly attractive for global transit authorities.

A Strategic Roadmap for Global Transit Security Adoption

Adopting intelligent security is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Transit authorities need a strategic, market-specific approach — and Securina is ready to support each stage.

Market-Specific Prioritization

Mature Markets (EU, North America): Focus on high-performance, deeply integrated systems with full compliance (CE, TSA/ANSI, GDPR where applicable), long-term reliability, data security, and lifecycle cost efficiency.
High-Growth Markets (Southeast Asia, Middle East, Latin America): Emphasize scalable, cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions. Bundle offerings (equipment + installation + training + maintenance) to accelerate rollout.
Emerging Economies / Belt & Road Markets: Provide turnkey packages — design, supply, installation, training, and long-term support — aligning with national infrastructure plans and growth strategies.

Securina’s flexible solution model and global experience make us an ideal partner for any of these scenarios.

Compliance, Data Privacy & Interoperability

Global deployments require rigorous compliance with local standards — from performance certifications (e.g., X-ray / CT / body scanner safety standards) to data privacy laws (e.g., EU GDPR).

Securina’s ClearPass body scanner is built to meet the strictest privacy requirements (showing only anonymized avatars, no raw images stored), and our systems support open-architecture integration — enabling interoperability with existing security, building management, and ticketing systems.

Implementation & Workforce Transformation

Shifting from manual screening to automated, AI-driven security transforms the role of human operators. Transit authorities must invest in staff training — upgrading human resources to become system supervisors, threat analysts, and maintenance personnel — to fully realize the benefits of intelligent systems.

With Securina’s global deployment experience and professional 24/7 technical support team, the transition can be smooth, reliable, and scalable.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Long-Term Value

Rather than focusing on upfront cost, smart security investments should be evaluated on overall lifecycle value: reduced staffing needs, lower false-alarm rates, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and long-term reliability.

Securina’s solutions deliver this value — helping transit authorities minimize operational costs while maximizing safety, throughput, and public trust. (the compelling economics behind smart security)

Securina Detection System — Your Partner for Smart, Secure Mobility

Securina Detection System CO., LTD is more than a manufacturer — we are a strategic partner for transit authorities, city planners, and infrastructure developers worldwide.

Our Technology Portfolio

AI Baggage Scanners & Multi-Energy X-Ray Solutions — For cabin baggage and parcels: high throughput, automatic material discrimination, intuitive operator interface, minimal training.
ClearPass Privacy-Protecting Body Scanners — Millimeter-wave / passive terahertz body scanning that preserves privacy (anonymized avatars), detects metallic and non-metallic threats, suitable for airports, metros, rail stations.
Unified Central Security Management Platform — Integrates data from all devices: real-time lane status, alarm analytics, passenger flow metrics, device health monitoring, remote diagnostics, compliance reporting — all on a single dashboard.

Global Compliance, Customization and Support

Designed for full compliance with international standards (CE, IEC, other regional certifications) — enabling global deployment.
24/7 technical support: our professional engineering team offers round-the-clock remote guidance and service, helping customers with installation, operation, and maintenance.
Customized deployment: Securina works closely with clients to adapt our systems to each station’s architectural layout, passenger flow patterns, and existing security protocols — ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance.

Conclusion — The Future of Transit Security is Intelligent, Integrated, and Scalable

The global trajectory for transit security is clear: intelligent, integrated, automated systems will soon become the standard, not the exception. Growing urban populations, evolving threats, rising regulations, and increasing passenger expectations make traditional security methods obsolete.(AI screening vs. manual screening ROI)

China’s experience with large-scale smart transit security offers a proven template — but global transit authorities need flexible, compliant solutions tailored for their unique environments. Securina Detection System is ready to be that partner: offering proven technology, global compliance expertise, and deep customization capability to turn the vision of safe, seamless mobility into reality.

Contact Securina’s global solutions team today to schedule a consultation and learn how our intelligent security ecosystems can be tailored to meet your city’s unique challenges and ambitions.

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