This study considers the problem of protecting metros against terrorist
attacks. We have collected statistics on all terrorist attacks committed in the metro
since 1883, and we have analyzed the efficiency of technical security systems
deployed at the metro. The analysis conducted showed that technical systems
employed presently in metros cannot prevent bringing explosive devices of a certain
type into the metro. Mathematical calculations make it possible to establish the
assigned risk of delivering explosive devices of a certain type into metros. The
research offers a possible way of increasing the level of security in the metro against
the conveyance and use of explosive devices.

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• Research of a Problem of Terrorist Attacks in the Metro (Subway, U-Bahn, Underground, MRT, Rapid Transit, Metrorail)