Beginning at approximately 7 a.m., commuters will experience increased police presence; bag screenings and inspections of train and subway cars. Participating agencies include Amtrak, MTA, Port Authority and NJ Transit police; National Guard; TSA and the New York State Office of Homeland Security.
In addition, law enforcement in Boston, Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC will conduct similar patrols in their respective transit hubs.