The high-tech body scanner that is set to make trains safer has been unveiled at London's Paddington station. Initially, the testing will be random and will only be on the Heathrow Express platforms, however it is hoped that the scanner is successful and that similar machines will then be introduced on every platform. A steel box 7 meters long has been constructed on a platform at the station, inside which is a millimeter wave scanner capable of detecting items concealed beneath a person's clothing. It is hoped that having additional security on trains and tubes will intend that further terrorist attacks are inhibited. The Government are hoping to introduce similar measures across the whole London network.

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