To counter terror in Britain, the government has decided to impose severe screening measures at airports, rail stations, shopping centres and sporting venues.
Media reports said train passengers would have to have their baggage screened under the new anti-terror policy, which comes after a major review of security in Britain.
Announcing the new policy, Prime Minister Gordon Brown told the House of Commons that measures including physical barriers, vehicle exclusion zones and blast-resistant buildings would be brought in to improve security at 250 railway stations, airport terminals, ports and more than 100 "sensitive installations".
Besides, reports said, there will be screening of baggage and passenger services at large rail stations.
At least 160 counter-terrorism officers will train civilian staff to identify suspect activities and ensure premises have adequate emergency facilities, reports said.
Brown also said measures would be taken to counter the influence of radical fundamentalists in schools, universities, mosques, youth clubs, prisons, and on the Internet.
Brown told the House of Commons: "There is no greater priority than the safety and security of our people and building the strongest possible relationships across all faiths and communities. I believe it possible to build a stronger consensus that will both root out terrorist extremism and build more vibrant and cohesive communities."
The prime minister stressed he still believed it was possible to secure a cross-party consensus on detention without charge beyond 28 days for terror suspects.
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